The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.
A federal district judge previously ordered full funding of the program, and a federal appeals court turned down the government’s request to stay that order.
Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is asking the court to declare her a member of the U.S. House once any authorized person administers the oath of office.
The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.
A federal district judge previously ordered full funding of the program, and a federal appeals court turned down the government’s request to stay that order.
Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is asking the court to declare her a member of the U.S. House once any authorized person administers the oath of office.