Senate to Hold Impeachment Trial for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Senate will convene an impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 11.
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The House voted to impeach Mayorkas on two counts related to refusal to comply with laws and breach of public trust regarding border security.
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Articles allege Mayorkas chose not to enforce border laws and lied to Congress about the border being "secure."
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Acquittal is seen as inevitable given Democrats' Senate majority and party unity behind Mayorkas.
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Republicans contend grounds for conviction are clear, accusing Mayorkas of directing violations of immigration law and repeatedly lying.