Impeachment Trial Urged for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
More than 40 Senate Republicans are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to permit an impeachment trial against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas due to his oversight of record-breaking illegal immigration and the creation of a catch-and-release network.
Key Points
- Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham are calling for an impeachment trial against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
- Mayorkas oversaw record-breaking illegal immigration and a catch-and-release network
- House voted 214-213 to impeach Mayorkas in February
Pros
- Upholding constitutional responsibility to adjudicate House impeachment
- Addressing concerns over record-breaking illegal immigration and catch-and-release network
Cons
- Delay in sending articles of impeachment to the Senate