Thirteen Republican senators are urging GOP leader Sen. Mitch McConnell to force a formal impeachment trial of President Joe Biden's pro-migration border chief, Alejandro Mayorkas. Mayorkas was impeached for refusing to enforce border laws. Democrats and some pro-establishment GOP senators may ignore the House's impeachment. The GOP senators want a proper trial in the Senate.
Key Points
Thirteen GOP Senators are urging Sen. McConnell to push for a formal impeachment trial of Mayorkas.
Mayorkas was impeached for refusing to enforce Congress's law on detaining migrants.
The policy of 'catch and release' is seen as encouraging illegal migration.
The cooperation between smuggling businesses and the White House has imported millions of migrants.
Mayorkas has minimized enforcement of laws requiring deportation of illegal migrants.
Pros
Thirteen Republican senators are pushing for a formal impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas for refusing to enforce border laws.
The senators are calling for a proper trial in the Senate to address the issue.
The impeachment highlights concerns about the enforcement of immigration laws.
Cons
Democrats and some pro-establishment GOP senators may ignore the House's impeachment of Mayorkas.
There is uncertainty about whether the Senate rules will allow for brushing aside the duty to conduct a trial.
Mayorkas and pro-migration advocates defend their policies as prosecutorial discretion.