{"id":2153472,"date":"2024-01-19T08:11:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-have-the-votes-to-impeach-mayorkas-green-says\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T08:14:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:14:38","slug":"house-republicans-have-the-votes-to-impeach-mayorkas-green-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-have-the-votes-to-impeach-mayorkas-green-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Green says House Republicans have enough votes to impeach Mayorkas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-republicans-have-the-votes-to-impeach-mayorkas-green-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153472&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Republicans Have Votes to Impeach DHS \u2063Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,\u2064 Says Rep. Mark Green<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD, R-Tenn., announced on\u200c Thursday that House Republicans have secured\u200d enough votes to impeach\u200c Department of\u200d Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Green, who chairs\u200d the House Committee on Homeland Security, revealed \u2063that all 18 Republican committee members support the impeachment.<\/p>\n<h3>Allegations Against Mayorkas<\/h3>\n<p>Three \u2063articles \u2064of impeachment\u200b have been filed\u200c against Mayorkas, accusing him of dereliction of duty, violation \u2062of congressional \u2063laws, and\u2064 posing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-spox-largest-threat-to-u-s-national-security-are-u-s-cops\/\" title=\"State Dept Spox: \u2018Largest Threat to U.S. National Security are U.S. Cops\u2019\">national security threat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Efforts to \u200cImpeach\u2064 Mayorkas<\/h3>\n<p>Last November,\u2064 the House \u200dreferred the impeachment resolution to Green&#8217;s committee. At the\u200d time,\u200b Green stated that he needed to convince eight\u200d Republicans\u2062 to remove\u200d Mayorkas due to his dereliction of duty and violation \u200cof \u200cU.S. laws. \u2062To gather\u2064 more evidence, the committee\u200b held multiple hearings last year and scheduled three \u200cadditional hearings in January.<\/p>\n<h3>Testimonies and Support for Impeachment<\/h3>\n<p>During the recent \u200chearings, three \u200dstate attorneys general affirmed Congress&#8217;s constitutional authority and duty to\u2064 impeach Mayorkas.\u200d Mothers also testified about the tragic loss of their children due to fentanyl poisoning and\u200c murder, holding Mayorkas&#8217; policies responsible. Following\u2064 these \u2064testimonies, Green expressed confidence in having the necessary \u200csupport to proceed with the impeachment.<\/p>\n<h3>Committee Reports<\/h3>\n<p>Over the past \u2064year,\u200c the committee has gathered evidence from more than two dozen witnesses and\u200d published five reports to support their case. These\u2062 reports \u2063highlight Mayorkas&#8217; refusal to follow \u2062laws,\u200b the influence of Mexican cartels and transnational gangs at the border, the financial burden \u2063on taxpayers, and the misuse \u2062of resources related to immigration and border\u200b wall construction.<\/p>\n<h3>Mayorkas&#8217; Response and Democratic Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>Mayorkas has maintained that the \u200cborder is secure, despite over 10 million illegal entries during his tenure. He \u200cattributes the\u200d challenges\u2064 to inherited problems \u2063and defends his conduct. Democrats have dismissed \u200bthe hearings as a\u200d political ploy. Mayorkas has no plans to resign and a DHS spokesperson criticized the allegations, stating that they do not meet the constitutional standard\u200d for impeachment.<\/p>\n<h3>Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p>Green plans to mark up the existing articles of impeachment and call for a vote\u200d after releasing a final resolution.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific actions have Republicans\u2063 accused Secretary Mayorkas\u2063 of that constitute a failure to enforce immigration \u200blaws effectively?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of the Constitution, and failure \u2064to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexicos-president-says-10000-migrants-a-day-heading-to-u-s-border\/\" title=\"Mexico's president claims that a daily influx of 10,000 migrants is heading towards the U.S. border.\">enforce \u2064immigration laws<\/a>. These\u200d allegations come\u200c in the wake of the ongoing border crisis and \u2063the\u2064 Biden administration&#8217;s handling of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main concerns raised by Republicans is Mayorkas&#8217; failure to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-agent-bloodied-after-alleged-fight-with-migrant\/\" title=\"Border agent injured in altercation with migrant\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-recall-petition-close-to-success\/\" title=\"Newsom Recall Petition Close To Success\">enforce immigration laws<\/a> effectively<\/a>. They argue that under his leadership, there has been a significant increase in illegal border crossings, leading to overcrowded detention facilities and\u2064 a\u2063 strain \u200con Border Patrol resources.\u2062 The Republicans contend that Mayorkas has not taken sufficient action to secure the U.S.-Mexico border\u200c and protect American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Mayorkas is accused of dereliction of duty due to his implementation of policies that have\u2062 undermined national security. Republicans point to the suspension of the Migrant \u2063Protection Protocols (commonly known as \u200bthe &#8220;Remain in Mexico&#8221; \u200cpolicy) and the prioritization of non-citizens over American\u2062 citizens for COVID-19 vaccination as examples\u2063 of\u200b Mayorkas&#8217; failure to \u2063prioritize the safety and\u2064 well-being of the \u200cAmerican people.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly,\u200d Mayorkas is accused of violating the Constitution by circumventing Congress and unilaterally \u200bimplementing \u200cimmigration\u200c policies. Republicans argue that\u200d his actions have undermined the separation of powers and disregarded the legislative process. They accuse him of overstepping his authority \u200band subverting the democratic principles upon which \u2062the United States \u200cwas founded.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impeachment Process<\/h3>\n<p>Impeachment is a constitutional process used to remove high-ranking\u200b officials from office. \u200cThe\u2063 process begins with the filing of articles of \u200dimpeachment, which \u200coutline the charges against the official. These articles are then debated and voted upon \u2062in the House of\u200b Representatives. If a majority of the House votes in favor\u200d of impeachment, the case is referred to the Senate for a trial.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the\u2063 impeachment process against \u200cMayorkas will require a majority vote in the House of Representatives. \u2062With all 18 Republican members of the House Committee on\u200b Homeland \u200bSecurity\u2063 supporting the impeachment, there is a strong likelihood that the articles of \u2062impeachment will pass in the \u200bHouse. However, the \u2064final decision rests with the Senate, where\u2063 a two-thirds\u2062 majority is\u200b required to convict and remove an official from office.<\/p>\n<h3>The Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>If Mayorkas is impeached and subsequently removed from office, he would be ineligible to hold any federal government position\u2063 in the future. Impeachment carries a significant stigma and can have far-reaching consequences for an individual&#8217;s career\u200c and reputation. It is a process\u200c that holds public officials accountable for their actions and ensures that they are\u200b held to the highest standards of conduct.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that impeachment does not necessarily guarantee removal from office. It is ultimately up to the Senate to determine the outcome of the proceedings.\u200b The Senate trial will involve\u2062 presenting evidence and arguments from both sides before a \u200cfinal vote is taken. The outcome of the trial will determine whether Mayorkas remains in office\u200c or\u2064 if he is\u2062 removed from his \u2064position\u200d as Department of Homeland Security Secretary.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>The initiation of impeachment proceedings against Secretary \u200dMayorkas highlights the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-investigating-bullion-bob-menendez-over-mysterious-gold-bars-report\/\" title=\"Feds probe 'Bullion Bob' Menendez for enigmatic gold bars: Report.\">holding public officials accountable<\/a> for their actions. It is crucial to ensure \u2062that those in positions of power are held to a high standard\u200b of conduct and that they faithfully execute their duties in accordance with the \u2064law.<\/p>\n<p>The impeachment process allows for a thorough examination of allegations against an official\u200d and provides\u2063 a platform for a fair\u2062 and transparent evaluation of their\u200b actions. It serves as a reminder that no one is above the law and\u200d that those entrusted with public office must be held accountable for their\u2064 decisions and the consequences that\u2062 result from them.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Secretary Mayorkas, the impeachment process will shed \u2064light on the\u2064 issues surrounding the border crisis and the Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s handling of immigration. It will provide an opportunity to assess the\u2064 effectiveness of\u2062 current policies \u200cand to determine whether changes are necessary to protect \u2063the security and \u2062well-being \u200bof \u200cthe \u2063American people.<\/p>\n<p>As the impeachment proceedings\u2064 move forward, it is important for \u2063lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to approach\u2063 the process with\u2062 integrity and \u200da commitment to upholding the principles \u2064of\u2062 justice and fairness. The American \u200dpeople deserve a thorough and unbiased evaluation of Secretary Mayorkas&#8217; actions,\u200b and the impeachment process\u200b provides the framework \u200dfor this important review.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, House Republicans have obtained enough votes to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, marking a\u200d significant \u2064development in the \u2062ongoing immigration \u200ddebate. The allegations against Mayorkas, including dereliction of duty, violation \u200cof the Constitution, and failure to enforce immigration laws, will now be subject to scrutiny and deliberation\u2064 in the upcoming impeachment proceedings. As this process unfolds, it is\u200d essential\u2062 to uphold the principles \u200bof accountability and justice, ensuring that those in positions of power are held to the highest standards of conduct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Republicans, led by Rep. Mark Green, have enough votes to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. All 18 Republican committee members on the House Committee on Homeland Security support the impeachment. 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