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Political contributor weighs in on Alt. Right leader speaking at UF

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MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) - University of Florida students and Gainesville residents are asking how the controversial Alt Right leader has turned a 2 hour event into a disruption lasting weeks.

WTXL ABC 27's Valerie Mills spoke to an expert on the State of Emergency in Alachua.

After August's violent confrontation in Virginia, the University of Florida denied Spencer's request to hold events saying public safety is a concern.

Is response, he filed lawsuits claiming that denying permission to rent space violated his constitutional rights.

A federal judge upheld the case and the universities president was forced to reverse the initial refusal.

Spencer paid 10 thousand dollars to rent the venue.

His group also negotiated the right to distribute tickets and decide which press members will have access.

Doctor Moore said the best case scenario would be if no one showed up to the event to hear him speak.