Overview
- The university says screening rules and related charges are applied to comparable guest events regardless of viewpoint.
- The Turning Point USA chapter, represented by FIRE, argues the fee burdens speech and says it will not pay.
- Campus police agreed to staff the event at no cost, with organizers told to hire a private firm for entry screening.
- The event features Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips and is scheduled for Oct. 22 in College Park.
- Students voiced support for added protection while questioning whether the school or student groups should cover the cost.