Republicans vote to advance articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Early on Wednesday, January 31, 2023 after a long session beginning Tuesday, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark Green, voted favorably to advance the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas out of committee. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is accused by Republicans of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” as well as “breach of public trust.” “The facts are indisputable—for three years, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systemically refused to comply with the laws enacted by Congress, and he has breached the public trust. His actions created this unprecedented crisis, turning every state into a border state. “As a result, thousands of Americans have lost their lives and our nation is experiencing a historic national security, public safety, and humanitarian catastrophe. Make no mistake, Secretary Mayorkas’ lawlessness is exactly what the Framers of our Const...