A 65-year-old man died last week after falling from Guano Point at Grand Canyon West in Arizona, with authorities recovering his body approximately 130 feet down. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, along with other agencies, assisted in the technical recovery. Guano Point, known for its expansive views and lack of railings, is located on the Hualapai Reservation. This incident follows other fatalities in the Grand Canyon, including a death in July due to extreme heat and one in May while hiking a Rim-to-Rim trail.
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Following the death of Representative Raúl Grijalva, his daughter Adelita Grijalva won a special election in September to take his seat, but she has yet to be sworn in. House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to swear her in until the government reopens, leaving Arizona’s 7th Congressional District without representation. This delay has resulted in a closed local congressional office and unanswered phone calls, hindering constituents from accessing crucial services. This situation has prompted a lawsuit and growing frustration among residents who are now without a voice in the halls of power, especially amidst key immigration issues.
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Arizona’s attorney general has initiated legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for his refusal to swear in newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva, arguing the Speaker lacks the authority to delay her appointment. The lawsuit contends that Johnson is violating the Constitution by preventing Grijalva from fulfilling her duties, potentially due to political motivations such as preventing a vote on releasing Epstein records or strengthening his position in budget negotiations. While Johnson claims he is following precedent and will administer the oath at the next legislative session, the lawsuit, filed in federal court, seeks a judicial order compelling the swearing-in by either Johnson or another authorized individual, emphasizing the injury to both Grijalva and Arizona voters. The core of the legal argument revolves around the constitutional requirement for elected members to be sworn in if they meet the qualifications, regardless of the Speaker’s personal preferences or the House’s operational schedule.
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Despite Adelita Grijalva’s election victory in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, with nearly 70% of the vote and official certification by the Arizona Secretary of State, she has not been sworn in to the House of Representatives. Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, using various excuses, and is suspected of doing so because Grijalva is a Democrat whose presence could impact critical votes, like the one involving the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. This obstruction denies representation to 813,000 Arizona residents, and a lawsuit has been filed to address this voter disenfranchisement, emphasizing that the speaker’s actions violate the Constitution and the principles of democratic representation.
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Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva and the state of Arizona have filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives due to Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat her nearly a month after her special election victory. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, argues that Johnson’s delay denies Southern Arizonans their full congressional representation. Grijalva’s swearing-in would reduce the GOP’s House advantage and potentially force a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which is opposed by Republican leadership. Despite Johnson’s assertions that Grijalva can still serve her constituents, she is currently without an office budget, district office, or official communication channels.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is preparing a lawsuit against House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, a duly elected official. Mayes alleges Johnson is violating the law by delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, potentially due to her support for releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Johnson dismisses the lawsuit as a publicity stunt, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries demands Grijalva be sworn in, citing concerns about concealing the Epstein files. Johnson maintains he cannot swear in Grijalva during the recess, vowing to do so upon lawmakers’ return, and insists she can serve her constituents despite not being formally sworn in.
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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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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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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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