Arizona AG Threatens Lawsuit Against Speaker Johnson Over Grijalva's Oath | AI News Digest
In an unexpected development, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning of potential legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for his failure to administer the oath of office to Adelita Grijalva, the newly elected Democratic congresswoman from Arizona's 7th district. Grijalva secured a decisive victory in a special election held on September 23, capturing 69% of the vote to succeed her late father, Raul Grijalva. Mayes asserted that the people of Arizona are entitled to representation and accused Johnson of exploiting the situation for leverage in unrelated legislative discussions. Johnson has responded by stating that he will swear Grijalva in once the House reconvenes after a government shutdown that has now extended for 15 days. Mayes has warned that if Johnson does not fulfill this obligation, she will pursue a court order to mandate Grijalva's swearing-in, contending that this is a constitutional right for the citizens of Arizona.
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