Mayorkas Impeachment Trial Unlikely to Advance as Democrats Prepare Dismissal
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Mayorkas' impeachment trial will likely be short as Democrats have the votes to quickly dismiss the charges. Mitch McConnell believes a full trial is unlikely.
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Mayorkas is only the second Cabinet official to ever be impeached. He denies charges he failed to enforce immigration laws.
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Some Republicans question the impeachment, fearing it sets a precedent for impeaching officials over policy disputes.
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Democrats can file for dismissal of charges or refer the trial to a committee rather than the full Senate. Precedent exists for both options.
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Three House Republicans voted against impeachment, arguing it lowers the bar for future impeachments over "maladministration." Some conservatives agree.