Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened House Speaker Mike Johnson with legal action for his ongoing refusal to swear in Democratic congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in September. Mayes accuses Johnson of using Arizona’s right to representation as a bargaining chip, potentially linked to Grijalva’s willingness to support releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Johnson maintains he will swear her in when the House is back in session, but Mayes argues there is no legitimate reason for the delay. Despite the government shutdown, Mayes stated there are precedents for swearing in new members during “pro forma” sessions and plans to pursue legal action if Grijalva is not sworn in.
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The House of Representatives has blocked Adelita Grijalva from taking her seat after her election in Arizona. Grijalva, who would succeed her late father, threatened to vote in favor of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, which Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, are reportedly trying to prevent. Those seeking the release of the files need 218 signatures on a petition to force a vote, with the Democrats currently one signature short. Grijalva has stated she will sign the petition upon taking office.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. Grijalva’s swearing-in is crucial because she could be the deciding vote to force a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Mayes believes Johnson’s delay is politically motivated, potentially due to Grijalva’s support for the Epstein files release and has accused Johnson of depriving Arizona of its full representation in Congress. If Johnson does not provide a timeline for Grijalva’s swearing in, Mayes plans to seek judicial relief, arguing that his actions are unconstitutional.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened legal action against Speaker Mike Johnson if he delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. Mayes demanded Johnson swear in Grijalva immediately following her victory in a special election, however, Johnson stated she would be sworn in when the House is back in regular session. The attorney general argues that it is now a simple ministerial duty to administer the oath of office given the state has transmitted a certificate of election validating Grijalva’s win. This is happening as Johnson has delayed scheduled votes and kept the House in recess amid the government shutdown.
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Following a landslide victory in a special election, Adelita Grijalva, the Arizona Democrat, has been denied her seat in Congress by Speaker Mike Johnson. Despite the overwhelming support from voters, Johnson has refused to swear her in, leaving her unable to fulfill her duties. This delay has raised questions, particularly given that two Republican lawmakers were sworn in promptly after their special election wins, even during pro forma sessions. The refusal is tied to Grijalva’s promise to release the Epstein files on her first day, an effort opposed by former President Trump and possibly by Johnson. This controversial situation suggests potential political motivations behind the delay.
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Arizona’s seventh congressional district has been without representation for weeks due to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva, the representative-elect. This unprecedented move is seen as a tactic to silence a political opponent and deny voters their representation, possibly to prevent Grijalva from supporting a vote on releasing confidential files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The delay is also speculated to provide the White House time to pressure Republicans to withdraw support for the petition. Ultimately, Johnson’s actions set a dangerous precedent and raise questions about future transfers of power, particularly if a Democratic majority is elected.
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The recent U.S. government shutdown has reportedly delayed the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, Arizona’s newly elected representative, which Democrats allege is a political maneuver. Grijalva’s confirmation is anticipated to trigger a political scandal, as she is expected to be the crucial 218th signer of a petition seeking the release of federal files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which may contain compromising information about former President Donald Trump. Her colleagues believe Republicans are using the shutdown to stall her arrival at the Capitol, ultimately delaying the release of said files. Once sworn in, Grijalva plans to sign the petition and begin representing her constituents.
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Following her victory in a special election, Adelita Grijalva of Arizona awaits being sworn in to the House of Representatives. Despite having been duly elected, Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed her swearing-in, which is thought to be related to her intent to sign a discharge petition requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein files. This delay has prompted criticism, especially since it is contrasted with the Speaker’s swift action for Republican members in the past. Grijalva emphasizes that she is unable to represent her constituents fully until she can officially take office.
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson in the Capitol regarding the delayed swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Johnson initially stated Grijalva would be sworn in “as soon as she wants,” but later linked the swearing-in to the end of the government shutdown. Democrats believe the delay is due to Grijalva’s intention to sign a petition forcing a vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The petition requires 218 signatures to force the vote and Grijalva would make that the number.
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Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., has yet to be sworn into office nearly two weeks after her election. During an interview, Grijalva expressed suspicion at the delay, as she has not received any communication from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., regarding a timeline. Grijalva believes the hold-up may be due to her planned signature on the discharge petition for the Epstein files, which would become the 218th vote needed to force a full chamber vote. She also highlighted the negative impact on her constituents, who are left without representation during a crucial time.
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