Adelita Grijalva Sworn In as U.S. Representative After Seven-Week Delay
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Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, enabling her to sign a petition for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, concluding a seven-week delay following her special election victory in Arizona's 7th Congressional District. The delay, attributed to the government shutdown and House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to keep the House out of session, had prevented Grijalva from assuming her duties.
Upon taking office, Grijalva provided the decisive 218th signature on a discharge petition aimed at compelling a vote to release unclassified Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This petition, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, has been a point of contention within the House.
Grijalva's induction narrows the Republican majority in the House to 219-214. She has expressed her commitment to continuing her late father's progressive legacy, focusing on environmental justice, labor rights, tribal sovereignty, and public education.
The delay in her swearing-in had left her constituents without representation during the government shutdown. Grijalva criticized the postponement as politically motivated and emphasized the importance of restoring governmental oversight.
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