Arizona AG, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva sue over delay of swearing in
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to compel Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to compel Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Grijalva, who was elected on Sept. 23.
Adelita Grijalva: AZ AG Kris Mayes threatens lawsuit over delayed swearing-in
“Despite the fact that the voters have made their voices clear, Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed and stonewalled Rep. Grijalva’s swearing in,” said AG Mayes.
“Despite the fact that the voters have made their voices clear, Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed and stonewalled Rep. Grijalva’s swearing in,” said AG Mayes.
Adelita Grijalva speaks on her delayed swearing-in
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and other Arizona lawmakers spoke on Capitol Hill on Oct. 15. Grijalva won Arizona's Congressional District 7 special election, but her swearing-in has been delayed after House Speaker Mike Johnson said it won't happen until the House returns to session.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and other Arizona lawmakers spoke on Capitol Hill on Oct. 15. Grijalva won Arizona's Congressional District 7 special election, but her swearing-in has been delayed after House Speaker Mike Johnson said it won't happen until the House returns to session.
State certifies results of District 7 Special Election
Adelita Grijalva's win in Congressional District 7 has officially been certified. A letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding her to be sworn in immediately.
Adelita Grijalva's win in Congressional District 7 has officially been certified. A letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding her to be sworn in immediately.
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Speaker Johnson backtracks on Grijalva's swearing-in
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have contradicted his own commitment regarding the swearing-in of newly-elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva, stating the ceremony will not take place until the ongoing government shutdown is resolved.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have contradicted his own commitment regarding the swearing-in of newly-elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva, stating the ceremony will not take place until the ongoing government shutdown is resolved.
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva not yet sworn-in amid government shutdown
Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election for a House seat nearly two weeks ago, has not yet been sworn in as a member of Congress.
Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election for a House seat nearly two weeks ago, has not yet been sworn in as a member of Congress.
House legislative closure sidelines Grijalva's swearing-in
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would swear in Arizona Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva next week but later announced the House will be closed for legislative business. Voters elected her to Congress on Sept. 23.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would swear in Arizona Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva next week but later announced the House will be closed for legislative business. Voters elected her to Congress on Sept. 23.
House Speaker Johnson delays swearing-in of Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva
Newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in is being delayed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a move Democrats suspect is an effort to block a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
Newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in is being delayed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a move Democrats suspect is an effort to block a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
Adelita Grijalva wins CD7 special election, AP projects
Adelita Grijalva has won the Congressional District 7 special election on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Adelita Grijalva has won the Congressional District 7 special election on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.