House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear in newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva, sparking protests from Democrats.
Grijalva was elected on September 23 to succeed her late father, Raúl Grijalva, in the House, but Johnson's actions have blocked her from taking office.
Democrats are stepping up their protests, and Arizona's attorney general has vowed legal action.
Grijalva joined dozens of House Democrats in marching to Johnson's office to demand that she be sworn into office after her election victory was officially certified.
Author's summary: Democrats protest Johnson's blockage of Grijalva.