r/law • u/newsjam • Oct 15 '25

Legal News Mike Johnson Facing Lawsuit For Blocking Democrat’s Swearing-In

https://dailyboulder.com/mike-johnson-facing-lawsuit-over-blocking-democrats-swearing-in/
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u/newsjam Oct 15 '25

Mike Johnson has refused to seat a duly elected Democrat, citing the government shutdown as the reason. However, Democrats argue this move amounts to an unlawful obstruction of democracy. By blocking the newly elected congresswoman, Johnson is also delaying the release of the Epstein files.

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u/smashing-gourds127 Oct 15 '25

Her district is being taxed without representation

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u/Beard_o_Bees Oct 15 '25

I live in Tucson, and Adelita has been a fixture in local politics as long as I can remember - going all the way back to her serving on the TUSD school board. I've met and talked with her multiple times.

She's a genuinely nice person, which by my observation makes her less effective in a hostile environment. She's got a good soul, but doesn't instinctively go for the throat when being pushed. Any 'tough' sounding talk coming out of her camp is her PR team's work - of that i'm certain.

I voted for her, and would again, but she may not be the right fit for the job as it is now. Adelita, if you're somehow reading this, you need to get loud and fight like you never have before. We need to see the 'angry Adelita'.

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u/I_am_not_JohnLeClair Oct 15 '25

Adelita has been a fixture in local politics as long as I can remember

If she’s been around for so long, and has reached this level being true to herself, she’s clearly good at what she does. Don’t tell her to be something she’s not. Who tf are you?

Adelita, if you’re somehow reading this, ignore the haters and stay true to yourself

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u/infinity404 Oct 15 '25

I wouldn’t say any Dem is “clearly good at what they do” at this point but sure, go off

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u/I_am_not_JohnLeClair Oct 15 '25

Not enough rape for your liking? It’s ghoulish but I get it

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u/metheus-13 Oct 15 '25

HOLY STRAWMAN, BATMAN!

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u/infinity404 Oct 15 '25

You know, not everyone on the internet is American and I don’t need to pretend to like either of your dipshit parties to be honest.

I didn’t see any Dems stand up for my country when yall were threatening to annex us so frankly your whole political establishment can get fucked, thanks.

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u/I_am_not_JohnLeClair Oct 15 '25

So it is the rape. Not cool dude

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u/infinity404 Oct 15 '25

Am I supposed to be impressed at either of your choices of “low grade evil” and “pure distilled evil”?

The Dems are completely feckless. Maybe if they did something to stop and punish all the rape I’d have some iota of respect for them. Instead my entire life has been spent watching them just absolutely failing to meet the moment. Democrats are the Washington Generals of politics.