Michigan State University denies Richard Spencer space for an event
MSU refuses request from white supremacist organization to host speaker on campus
After a consultation with law enforcement officials, MSU refused a request from the National Policy Institute to rent space on campus for a speaker, a statement released Thursday afternoon confirms.
The NPI is an organization headed by white nationalist Richard Spencer, who is known for coining the term "alt-right".
Texas A&M University and the University of Florida have also refused requests from the NPI.
This decision was made due to significant concerns about public safety in the wake of the tragic violence in Charlottesville last weekend, the statement reads. While we remain firm in our commitment to freedom of expression, our first obligation is to the safety and security of our students and our community.
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