{"id":2175868,"date":"2024-02-14T07:36:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-impeach-homeland-security-secretary-alejandro-mayorkas\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T08:01:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T13:01:29","slug":"house-republicans-impeach-homeland-security-secretary-alejandro-mayorkas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-impeach-homeland-security-secretary-alejandro-mayorkas\/","title":{"rendered":"House Republicans impeach DHS Secretary 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\">12<\/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-impeach-homeland-security-secretary-alejandro-mayorkas%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=2175868&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>Homeland Security \u2064Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached for Refusing to\u200b Secure the\u2062 Border<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u2062 historic vote on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas became the second presidential cabinet official to be impeached. The House of Representatives voted 214-213 to impeach Mayorkas over the administration&#8217;s failure\u200d to secure \u200bthe nation&#8217;s borders.<\/p>\n<p>Republican House Speaker Mike\u2062 Johnson expressed his support for the impeachment, stating, &#8220;From his first day in \u2064office, Secretary Mayorkas has\u2064 willfully\u200d and consistently refused to comply with\u200c federal\u200d immigration laws, fueling the worst border catastrophe in American history.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas was impeached for &#8220;Willful\u2064 and Systemic Refusal to Comply\u2063 With the Law&#8221; and &#8220;Breach of the Public Trust.&#8221; According to Johnson, Mayorkas has undermined public trust through false statements to Congress, <a title=\"Could Republicans' impeachment attempt against a top Biden official backfire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-are-trying-to-impeach-a-top-biden-official-could-it-backfire\/\">obstructed lawful oversight<\/a> of the Department of Homeland Security, and violated his oath\u200b of office.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers accused Mayorkas of deliberately undermining the administration&#8217;s constitutional obligation to secure the \u200cborder through initiatives\u200c aimed at circumventing U.S. \u200bimmigration laws.\u200c The DHS chief has welcomed \u2062unchecked\u2064 illegal immigration, expanding parole and implementing the CBP One App,\u200d which allows migrant entry with a \u2062scheduled appointment. Since President Biden took office, an estimated 1.7 million \u2063known &#8220;gotaways&#8221; \u200bhave entered the \u200bUnited States unvetted, and over 10 million total illegal immigrants have reportedly flooded the country.<\/p>\n<p>The latest data from\u200d U.S. \u200cCustoms and Border Protection (CBP) reveals more than 176,000 border encounters\u200b for January, marking the slowest month of the fiscal year. \u200dHowever, according to the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), these numbers are still concerning.<\/p>\n<p>This impeachment vote was the second attempt by \u2063House Republicans, with \u200cthe first attempt failing last week. However, this time, Republicans were boosted by the return of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, who voted with\u2064 them. The final \u200dvote was 214-213, with three Republicans voting against the impeachment.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<p>JUST IN \u2014 Mayorkas\u2064 has\u2063 been impeached by the House of Representatives for refusing to secure the border.<\/p>\n<p>The final \u200cvote was a 214-213 vote with Buck, \u2063Gallagher, and McClintock once again being the three Republicans who voted against. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JrCRjolF7I\">pic.twitter.com\/JrCRjolF7I<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2064 \u2014 Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CitizenFreePres\/status\/1757561910675816752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Tristan Justice is the western \u200dcorrespondent for The Federalist and \u200cthe\u200b author of\u200b Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture,\u2063 health, and wellness. He has also written for The Washington Examiner and The Daily \u200cSignal. Tristan graduated from George Washington University with a major\u200c in political science and a minor in journalism. Follow him on \u2062Twitter at <strong>@JusticeTristan<\/strong> or contact \u2063him at <strong>Tristan@thefederalist.com<\/strong>. Sign \u200bup for Tristan&#8217;s email \u2064newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/socialjusticeredux.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\u2064 How has Mayorkas&#8217;s \u200bhandling of the immigration crisis impacted national security and public safety, according to\u2062 Republican lawmakers?<\/h2>\n<p>\u2064 Ed 1.3 million \u200dmigrants have been apprehended at the border, with monthly\u200c apprehensions reaching the highest numbers in two decades.<\/p>\n<p>The impeachment proceedings were \u2064initiated by \u2063Republican lawmakers who \u2063argue that Mayorkas&#8217;s handling of the\u2063 immigration crisis \u200dhas been detrimental\u2063 to national security and public safety. They claim that his refusal to enforce immigration laws and secure the border has allowed criminal organizations and drugs to flow into\u2064 the \u200dcountry, risking the safety of American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>During the impeachment trial, evidence was presented that showed Mayorkas&#8217;s\u200d blatant disregard \u2063for the law. He has\u2064 repeatedly ignored court orders, refused to\u2063 cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and\u200d instructed \u200cDHS officials to prioritize the release of illegal immigrants instead \u2064of detaining them for deportation.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that Mayorkas&#8217;s policies have created \u2062an incentive for more migrants to\u200d attempt the dangerous journey to the United States, putting lives at\u200d risk\u2062 and <a title=\"House Republicans Press for Intel Briefing on Security Threats From \u201cOpen\u201d Southern Border\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-press-for-intel-briefing-on-security-threats-from-open-southern-border\/\">overwhelming border patrol agents<\/a>. The surge in illegal border \u2064crossings has also strained resources and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis at the border,\u2063 with <a title=\"Nearly 2K Migrants Apprehended in Two Days in Single Texas Border Sector\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-2k-migrants-apprehended-in-two-days-in-single-texas-border-sector\/\">overcrowded detention facilities<\/a> \u2064and \u2063a backlog of asylum cases.<\/p>\n<p>The impeachment vote comes at a time when the Biden administration&#8217;s immigration policies have\u200b drawn criticism from both sides\u200c of the political \u2062aisle. While Democrats advocate\u2062 for a more compassionate and inclusive \u200dapproach \u2063to immigration, Republicans argue that national security and the rule of\u200d law must be prioritized.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas&#8217;s impeachment serves as a warning to \u2062future\u2064 officials who may be tempted to \u200bdisregard the law\u200b and their \u200cconstitutional duties\u200b in pursuit of a political agenda. It reaffirms the importance of accountability and upholding the principles\u2064 upon which this\u2062 nation was founded.<\/p>\n<p>Although \u2064the impeachment\u200d of a cabinet official is a rare occurrence,\u2064 it highlights the gravity \u200bof the situation at the border and the urgent need for a comprehensive\u200b and effective approach \u200cto\u2064 immigration. It is now up to the Senate to hold a trial and determine whether or not Mayorkas should be removed\u200d from office.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, the impeachment proceedings have <a title=\"Liberal Nutcase Resigns From Massachusetts Library After Attempting to Ban Display of Christmas Trees\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberal-nutcase-resigns-from-massachusetts-library-after-attempting-to-ban-display-of-christmas-trees\/\">brought widespread attention<\/a> to the failures of the Biden administration in securing the border. It\u2064 is a reminder \u200dthat national\u200d security\u200c should \u200balways \u200dbe a top priority, and that the American people\u200c deserve officials who will act in\u200b their best \u200cinterests.<\/p>\n<p>As the nation grapples\u200b with the ongoing immigration\u2063 crisis, it is crucial that the government takes\u200d the necessary steps to address the issue, secure the border, and \u200drestore public \u200btrust. The impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas \u200cserves as a significant milestone in this process, holding accountable those who fail\u200c to fulfill their \u200cresponsibilities and ensuring that our borders are properly protected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached, making him the second cabinet official to face this in the House. The vote was 214-213, with lawmakers accusing him of failing to secure the nation&#8217;s borders. The administration&#8217;s refusal to address this issue has been a point of contention for almost a year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":494,"featured_media":2175869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26202095742_9497c46766_k-e1707872590540.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"House Republicans impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2175868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26202095742_9497c46766_k-e1707872590540.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"House Republicans impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175868","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/494"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2175868"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175868\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2175869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2175868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2175868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2175868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}