A Day Without Immigrants highlights a Lowcountry divide

Immigrants across the United States - including those here in the Lowcountry - planned to skip work and school Thursday as a response to President Donald Trump’s plans for a border wall and to deport millions of undocumented immigrants as well as to spotlight their own economic impact.

Our Facebook readers were quick to give their thoughts on the planned event, with many stating why they support or disagree with the protest.

Here’s a sample of what they had to say. What do you think about A Day Without Immigrants? Comment below the story to share your thoughts.

This story was originally published February 16, 2017 at 9:13 AM with the headline "A Day Without Immigrants highlights a Lowcountry divide."