Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached , by House Republicans.
The Homeland Security secretary has been impeached for "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law" when it comes to the enforcement of border policy, NPR reports.
Mayorkas was impeached
by a House vote of 214-213.
Three Republicans sided with all Democrats
against impeachment. .
A cabinet member has not been
impeached since William Belknap in 1876.
A cabinet member has not been
impeached since William Belknap in 1876.
It is not likely that the Senate will
convict Mayorkas or that he will be
removed from his position, NPR reports. .
DHS spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg said that the impeachment was conducted "without a shred of evidence or legitimate constitutional grounds.".
House Republicans will be remembered
by history for trampling on the Constitution
for political gain rather than working to
solve the serious challenges at our border, DHS spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg, via statement.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the impeachment "a new low for House Republicans.".
This sham impeachment effort is another
embarrassment for House Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The one and only reason for this
impeachment is for Speaker Johnson
to further appease Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
President Biden also
condemned the impeachment.
History will not look kindly on
House Republicans for their blatant
act of unconstitutional partisanship that
has targeted an honorable public servant
in order to play petty political games, President Joe Biden, via statement