A United State House panel led by Republicans initiates impeachment discussions against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of encouraging illegal immigration and violating public trust.
Democrats dismiss it as a political move, while constitutional experts question the grounds.
Reuters reported that border security takes centre stage in the lead-up to crucial elections, with Republicans criticizing Biden’s policy changes. Mayorkas defends his record, stating the accusations won’t deter his commitment. An impeachment inquiry into Biden is also underway, reflecting heightened political tensions.
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“He has willfully and systematically refused to comply with the laws passed by Congress and breached the trust of Congress and the American people,” Representative Mark Green, the committee chairman, said in opening remarks at the hearing. “The results have been catastrophic and have endangered the lives and livelihoods of all Americans.”
“I assure you that your false accusations do not rattle me and do not divert me from the law enforcement and broader public service mission to which I have devoted most of my career and to which I remain devoted,” Mayorkas wrote.
“If House Republicans were serious about improving conditions at the border, they would negotiate border security legislation with the White House and the Senate,” Thompson said. “They have not.”
