By News Editor 
**This is a developing story **
Arizona’s newly elected representative Adelita Grijalva is encountering delays in her swearing-in process, sparking significant attention and backlash against Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
Grijalva, a Democrat, recently won a special election to fill her late father’s seat in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District with an impressive 68.9% of the vote, yet has not been officially allowed to take her place in Congress. It should be noted that the margin was huge and bodes poorly for Republican control of all branches of government.
Despite the swift swearing-in of previous special election winners, Grijalva remains sidelined, with critics accusing Speaker Mike Johnson, a far-right representative from Louisiana, of strategically delaying her confirmation.
Observers suggest this tactic may be an effort to prevent her from voting on critical legislation, including a bipartisan push for the release of documents related to the Epstein investigation. Multiple voices across social media have amplified calls to action, with posts echoing sentiments such as “SWEAR IN ADELITA GRIJALVA, NOW!” and questioning the legality of Johnson’s refusal to act. As one user noted, “Mike Johnson is refusing to seat Adelita Grijalva. He doesn’t want the vote to get to 218!” highlighting the political stakes behind the delay. Current