The article discusses the impeachment trial of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, initiated by Senators Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and other Republicans. The Senators accuse Mayorkas of neglecting his duty by failing to adequately respond to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and for violating the Immigration and Nationality Act. Furthermore, they charge Mayorkas with neglecting to enforce or abide by COVID-19 protocols for immigrants, thereby potentially endangering American citizens. In their arguments, the Senators referenced the surge in border crossings and the increase in drug trafficking and human smuggling.
Get the full story on the unprecedented impeachment trial of a sitting Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas. Click the link below to learn more about the charges levied by Senators Hawley, Cruz, and their Republican colleagues, and to stay updated on how these events are unfolding. Stay informed about the legislative implications and the potential impacts on U.S. immigration policy.
