Fort Lewis College Reverses Course and Quickly Approves TPUSA Chapter After Student Backlash

By Joshua Q. Nelson | Fox News

A Colorado college student government reversed its decision to block a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter during an emergency meeting on Friday night.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) voted to approve the TPUSA chapter after previously rejecting senior Jonah Flynn’s proposal to register the group with the university.

“It was strange. They put us in a tiny room, with at least 100 people being forced to wait outside. Tons of local conservatives, students and community members. Inside the meeting, we got to speak briefly, and they immediately voted and unanimously approved it,” Flynn told Fox News Digital.

Flynn planned to appeal the decision to the student court because the vote to block the chapter seemed to be a violation of his constitutional rights.

A spokesperson for Fort Lewis College told Fox News Digital Friday that the institution “is committed to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that values both free expression and responsible leadership.”

“Following a review and rescission of its earlier decision, the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College voted to approve Turning Point USA as a Registered Student Organization (RSO) during an emergency meeting on Friday night,” Public Information Officer Nardy Baeza Bickel told Fox News Digital.

“This outcome reflects ASFLC’s commitment to fair governance, educational growth, and consistent policy application. Recognition does not imply endorsement of any organization’s viewpoints; all RSOs are expected to follow college policies and uphold community standards,” Bickel explained further.

“Fort Lewis College appreciates ASFLC’s leadership in addressing a complex issue and continues to support students in developing their understanding of free expression, inclusion, and civic responsibility,” she added.

The benefits of registering the TPUSA chapter on FLC’s campus is that organizers have access to the school’s facilities for events. Flynn hopes to host a larger event than the one he held before through TPUSA. 

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