Florida AG Threatens Legal Action Against Schools Blocking Turning Point USA Chapters

Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office will take legal action against public schools in the state that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters from forming on their campuses, citing reports that some schools have denied such requests. Uthmeier emphasized that preventing the establishment of these chapters is discriminatory and infringes on students' rights to organize, associate, and engage in free speech and debate. The move follows a surge in interest in TPUSA chapters nationwide after the assassination of its co-founder Charlie Kirk, with requests for new chapters reportedly exceeding 120,000 since his memorial. Duval County School Board Vice Chair April Carney appeared alongside Uthmeier, noting the district is revising policies to allow student-led clubs like TPUSA, including proposals to permit non-teacher sponsors. TPUSA's CEO Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, pledged to continue her late husband's work in expanding the organization. The developments reflect broader political efforts in conservative states like Florida and Oklahoma to promote TPUSA's presence in public schools despite some parental opposition.