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Rep. Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into Congress after a 50-day delay caused by political disputes and the government shutdown, positioning her as a key vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files and ending her period of limited access to her office and constituents.
Arizona's attorney general has sued the House to force the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, whose delayed oath is linked to a petition to release Jeffrey Epstein files. The House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, has not yet sworn her in due to scheduling issues amid a government shutdown, with critics alleging the delay aims to prevent a vote on the files. Johnson dismisses the lawsuit as absurd, asserting the House's authority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing-in of Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing procedural reasons and the ongoing government shutdown, despite her inability to perform basic office functions until officially sworn in. Johnson plans to administer the oath once the Senate reopens the government, following a precedent set by Pelosi, but critics argue the delay hampers Grijalva's ability to serve her constituents.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing procedural reasons and political stances, which critics say hampers her ability to serve and may be politically motivated to block access to sensitive files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Adelita Grijalva, elected to Congress to replace her late father, has not yet been sworn in due to House procedural delays, which she and Democrats criticize as politically motivated to hinder investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. The delay affects her ability to serve her constituents and could influence the balance of power in Congress amid ongoing partisan conflicts and government shutdown negotiations.