In a significant political development, House Republicans have introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Led by Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee, the articles accuse Secretary Mayorkas of a deliberate and systemic refusal to comply with immigration and border security laws enacted by Congress, as well as a breach of public trust.
The first article of impeachment asserts that Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly violated immigration laws, leading to the illegal entry of millions of aliens into the United States. The Republicans argue that his actions not only contravene the Constitution’s separation of powers but also pose a threat to national security.
In the second article, Mayorkas is accused of making false statements to Congress, including assertions that the border is secure and closed and that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has operational control over it. Rep. Green, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, has described the case against Secretary Mayorkas as clear, compelling, and irrefutable, stating that Mayorkas’ lawless behavior has had disastrous consequences for the country.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his intention to hold a vote on Mayorkas’ impeachment as soon as possible, highlighting illegal immigration as a pressing issue for American voters. Johnson has accused President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas of intentionally undermining the nation’s immigration laws and refusing to accept accountability for the situation they allegedly created.
In response, the DHS has dismissed the allegations as baseless, criticizing the GOP’s effort as politically motivated and lacking evidence of any high crimes or misdemeanors. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a ranking member of the committee, echoed this sentiment, stating that the Republican investigation into Mayorkas has been devoid of factual substance and represents an abuse of Congress’ impeachment power to score political points.
The move to impeach Secretary Mayorkas comes amid years of escalating illegal immigration under President Biden’s administration. The unfolding situation demonstrates the deepening political divide and the contentious debate over immigration policy and border security in the United States.