Legal Action Threatened Against Mike Johnson Over Grijalva's Swearing-in | AI News Digest
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a formal warning to House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding the postponement of Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in as the newly elected representative for Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Mayes argues that Johnson's decision to delay Grijalva's official seating is an effort to hinder the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Grijalva, who won a special election in September to succeed her late father, is considered pivotal in garnering the votes needed to push for the release of the Epstein files. Mayes has threatened legal action if Johnson fails to outline a timeline for Grijalva's swearing-in, claiming the delay is unconstitutional and undermines Arizona's representation in Congress. In response, Johnson has dismissed any link between the Epstein documents and the delay, asserting that Grijalva's swearing-in will occur once the House resumes following the government shutdown.
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