Alejandro N. Mayorkas Impeached by House Republicans
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Former DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas was impeached by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, following a two-month delay. The impeachment resolution was approved by a narrow margin, with all Republicans voting in favor and all Democrats voting against.
The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas of "willfully and knowingly failing to enforce the immigration laws of the United States" and "abusing his authority as Secretary of Homeland Security." The resolution alleges that Mayorkas has failed to secure the southern border, allowed illegal immigrants to enter the country, and failed to deport criminals. Mayorkas has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated."
Subheading 2
The impeachment of Mayorkas is a significant event, as it is only the second time that a Cabinet secretary has been impeached in U.S. history. The first was William Belknap, who was impeached in 1876 but was acquitted by the Senate. The trial of Mayorkas is expected to begin in the Senate in the coming weeks.
If Mayorkas is convicted by the Senate, he will be removed from office. He would then be replaced by a new secretary appointed by President Biden. The impeachment of Mayorkas is likely to have a significant impact on the upcoming presidential election, as it could energize Republican voters and mobilize Democratic opposition.
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