Colorado college student government reverses course on TPUSA chapter after emergency meeting

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.

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. 

Flynn was at the center of controversy when he sought to start a TPUSA chapter, prompting a petition that accused TPUSA of causing harm to students. Critics alleged that Flynn's plan mirrored TPUSA's national "professor watchlist," which has faced backlash. The Herald reported that only three people supported Flynn's proposal to start a chapter.

Flynn stood before the ASFLC board as it voted against establishing a TPUSA chapter in front of a crowded room last week. The seven elected senators on the board blocked the chapter.

"I was really upset by what happened to Charlie. I was just sort of mourning and emotional and upset about it. Then I decided that what we need to do is not sort of back down," Flynn told Fox News Digital.