University Of Florida Confirms White Nationalist Speaking Event

The University of Florida has confirmed Oct. 19 for a speaking event featuring white nationalist Richard Spencer.

UF released a statement Thursday saying that it will not be affiliated with the event in any way, but as a public institution, UF is legally obligated to allow the expression of many viewpoints by external groups, such as Spencer's National Policy Institute.

The school is charging event costs of about $10,000 for rent and security.

UF previously denied the group's request to hold an event Sept. 12, citing recent violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

UF President W. Kent Fuchs said at the time that the First Amendment doesn't require risking a threat of violence to students.


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