The swearing-in delay triggers questions about how long a duly elected member can be kept from being sworn in, and what authority the Speaker has in such circumstances. The case involves broader themes: representation of a district, timing of legislative business, and political strategy (Epstein)

If Grijalva is seated, the partisan balance in the House shifts slightly which has significance for how the House operates and what it can vote on. (RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES NEEDS ONE VOTE.)

The lawsuit argues that by refusing to seat Grijalva, the House is effectively disenfranchising the over 800,000 people of her district and violating the Constitution.
There is no public indication yet that the court has forced the swearing-in or that the Speaker has changed course.

On October 21, 2025, Arizona’s Attorney General Kris Mayes (Arizona) filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Arizona and Grijalva, seeking to compel the House to swear her in.

Adelita Grijalva won a special election on September 23, 2025 for Arizona’s 7th congressional district, succeeding Raúl Grijalva

Despite her win and certification, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has not sworn her in, citing that the House is not in regular session.

FAST, FIERCE & FORGOTTEN: WINNING TRICKEY'S WEST ... America's first successful female athletes ..,. #DVParty

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Finally, if President signs into law (or Congress overrides president's veto) the territory becomes a U.S. state.

A new state cannot be created within the jurisdiction of an existing state or by merging states without the consent of the legislatures involved and Congress approval.

Cont'd - Constitutional Methods to Add a State
5.Territory submits proposed constitution and request for statement to Congress. Congress debates and pass by a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate to approve an act of admission.
6. Congressional approved act is sent to the President

Cont'd Constitutional Method to Add a State
3. Territory holds a constitutional convention to draft a proposed state constitution, following U.S. principles (republican form of government)
4. Citizens of the territory usually vote to approve the new constitution via referendum.

Just a refresher on the constitutional method for adding a state to the U.S. - Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1
1. Territorial Petition - the territory or region petitions Congress for admission
2. Congress may pass an Enabling Act (optional), authorizing the territory to draft a constitution

OUT OF TOUCH ... & INABILITY TO STAY ON MESSAGE FOR D'S, according to Rep. Melanie Stansbury's 3 minute speech "How Out of Touch Are You?" ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGZ5...

WINNING TRICKEY'S WEST - HISTORICAL WOMEN'S FICTION

Frankly, I think Biden should take a hard look at the "enemies" list and proactively pardon all of them before he leaves office ... according to the Supremes, the pardon power for the president has total immunity...

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I thought this was probably a good time for a reminder ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmZm...