National Border Patrol President Brandon Judd accuses liberal media outlets of providing constant coverage for the Biden administration during his appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ In a significant move, House Republicans have unveiled articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, alleging willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust. These articles, introduced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., highlight Mayorkas’ repeated violations of immigration and border security laws enacted by Congress, resulting in millions of illegal entries into the United States. Republicans argue that Mayorkas knowingly made false statements to Congress regarding the security and control of the border.
The first article of impeachment alleges that Mayorkas’ refusal to obey the law not only violates the separation of powers in the Constitution but also poses a threat to national security. The second article accuses Mayorkas of making false statements to Congress about the border’s security and control. House Republicans claim that the evidence presented in these articles is clear and compelling, making a strong case for Mayorkas’ impeachment.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his intention to hold a House-wide vote on Mayorkas’ impeachment as soon as possible. Johnson refers to polling data that shows illegal immigration as an increasingly urgent issue for American voters. He accuses President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas of ignoring and undermining the nation’s immigration laws, and holds Biden accountable for intentionally creating the problem and blaming Congress.
The Department of Homeland Security responded to the allegations, stating that Republicans failed to present evidence of any “high crimes or misdemeanors” committed by Mayorkas. The DHS argues that the GOP’s impeachment effort is a predetermined, cynical, and hypocritical process. They believe that House Republicans are more interested in campaigning on the issue than finding bipartisan solutions, ignoring legal scholars, experts, and even the Constitution itself.
Representative Bennie Thompson, D-MS., ranking member of the committee, rejects the Republicans’ argument, claiming that the articles lack any real charge or evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors. Thompson accuses Republicans of abusing Congress’ impeachment power to appease their MAGA members, score political points, and divert attention from their perceived inaction.
The push to remove Mayorkas comes after years of increasing illegal immigration under President Biden’s administration. The move by House Republicans highlights their concerns about the Biden administration’s handling of immigration and border security.
Anders Hagstrom, a reporter with Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events, contributed to this report.
