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LIVE COVERAGE: Groups plan to protest on campus

Update Wednesday, April 19:


Update at 11 p.m.

Alt-right leader visit results in largely peaceful protests.

Read the story here: Alt-right leader visit results in largely peaceful protests


Update at 6:15 p.m.

At least three people have been arrested after an isolated violent altercation broke out at a protest outside of the planned venue where Richard Spencer is set to speak. Anti-Spencer counter protesters and alt-right supporters clashed.



Update at 4:30 p.m. 

In a letter to students regarding the Spencer event, Provost Timothy Boosinger, vice president for academic affairs, and Associate Provost Taffye Benson Clayton, vice president for inclusion and diversity, said Spencer would be allowed to speak in Foy Hall.

Read their full letter here: Letter from Provost and Chief Diversity Officer regarding Spencer event


Update at 4:15 p.m. 

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A federal judge has ruled in favor of Richard Spencer's right to speak on Auburn's campus. Read more: Federal court rules in favor of Richard Spencer speech.


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