JOURNAL ARTICLE

The House Is About to Deliver Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas. It Could Get Messy.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bennett, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impending Senate trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following his impeachment by House Republicans, the first cabinet official to be impeached in 150 years. Democrats, who control the Senate, are expected to acquit Mayorkas, arguing the impeachment is politically motivated and lacks evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aims to quickly resolve the trial, but Republican Senators plan to use procedural tactics to delay the process and demand a full trial. The impeachment centers on Mayorkas’s handling of immigration policy amid increased border crossings, with Republicans criticizing his management and Democrats defending his record.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:176615947
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