JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mayorkas Senate Impeachment Trial: What Happens Next?

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

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • 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. While Democrats, who control the Senate, are expected to acquit Mayorkas, Republicans plan to use procedural tactics to delay the process and demand a full trial. The impeachment charges accuse Mayorkas of willfully ignoring federal immigration laws and obstructing a House investigation amid increased border crossings, but legal experts consider the articles weak and lacking evidence of wrongdoing. The situation reflects broader partisan disputes over immigration policy during an election year.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:176629567
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