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Gov. Rick Scott Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of White Nationalist’s Speech

Emily Zanotti

Florida governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in Alachua County, Florida, home of the University of Florida, freeing up millions in aid for local law enforcement, who will try to keep the peace while white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks to students on campus this Thursday.

Spencer, a prominent “alt-right” figure, led a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, back in August that descended into violence, leaving one anti-fascist protester dead at the hands of a Spencer acolyte.

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