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Justia’s Verdict @justiaverdict.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Prof. Michael C. Dorf argues House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva defies Powell v. McCormack, appears politically aimed at blocking her vote, likely on an Epstein-files discharge petition, and erodes democratic norms.

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What’s at Stake in Mike Johnson’s Refusal to Administer the Oath to Adelita Grijalva?

Cornell Law professor Michael C. Dorf discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to administer the oath of office to Adelita Grijalva, a duly elected representative from Arizona, and examines the constitutional and legal implications, particularly in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1969 decision in Powell v. McCormack . Professor Dorf argues that Johnson’s actions appear to be a politically motivated and constitutionally baseless effort to block Grijalva from voting—potentially on the Epstein files discharge petition—and reflects a broader disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law.

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