Posted 1/30/2024, 6:43:00 PM
Republicans Move to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Over Immigration Policy
- Republicans have taken a step toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the US-Mexico border.
- More than 6.3 million migrants have entered the US illegally since 2021. Republicans accuse Mayorkas of failing to secure the border.
- Mayorkas wrote a letter defending his actions, saying "false accusations do not rattle me" and outlining steps taken to enforce laws.
- If impeached by the House, Mayorkas would be the first cabinet secretary impeached since 1876. He is unlikely to be convicted by the Democrat-controlled Senate.
- Immigration has emerged as a top issue ahead of the 2024 election, with Republicans referring to "chaos" at the border in speeches attacking Biden.