House Republicans have taken steps to hold Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable for the ongoing crisis at the southern border by finalizing articles of impeachment against him. The House Homeland Security Committee is expected to meet today to mark up the two articles of impeachment.
The move by House Republicans has been criticized by Democrats as a sham and an attempt to fire Mayorkas unjustly. President Biden has been working on a bipartisan agreement in the Senate to address the broken immigration system, and Mayorkas has been actively engaged in these negotiations.
However, Republicans argue that Mayorkas has willfully and systemically refused to comply with federal immigration laws, leading to a surge in illegal border crossings. Last month alone, there were over 300,000 illegal border crossings, reaching a record high.
In a new video, migrants can be seen crossing into the United States after being dropped off by suspected smugglers. This further highlights the gravity of the situation at the southern border and underscores the urgency to address the issue.
Critics of Mayorkas claim that he has failed in his duty to keep the nation safe from terrorists. They point out that over 300 individuals on the terror watch list have entered the country. They argue that his dereliction of duty, failure to uphold the laws of the nation, and violation of his oath of office to protect the country from all enemies, both foreign and domestic, warrant his removal from office.
The articles of impeachment are expected to be marked up today, but they are unlikely to reach the House floor until next week. House Republicans face the challenge of losing only two votes in order to proceed. However, even if they succeed in the House, the impeachment effort is expected to fail in the Democratic-led Senate.
Meanwhile, volunteer groups allegedly distributed 'welcome to the USA' flyers to migrants, providing them with information on the next steps upon arrival in the country. This raises concerns about potential encouragement of illegal migration.
The ongoing crisis at the southern border remains a significant challenge for the Biden administration, with Republicans pushing for accountability and Democrats seeking bipartisan solutions. As the impeachment proceedings progress, the focus will be on whether Secretary Mayorkas will be held responsible for the border crisis.
