Republican Bid to Impeach Mayorkas Over Border Crossings Begins

Jan. 10, 2024, 6:55 PM UTC

House Republicans, after a year in power, officially kicked off their plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, holding a hearing they’ve craved from the start.

The Homeland Security Committee launched the momentous effort Wednesday with a slick video showing turmoil at the southwest border and a 20-minute opening statement by Chairman Mark Green, who insisted “the facts have led us here.”

Democrats cast GOP arguments against Mayorkas as policy differences that don’t rise to the level of impeachment and questioned whether the panel even has jurisdiction under House rules to lead the effort.

“They know their already ...

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