Bill 118 HRES 470, titled "Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the current Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill accuses Mayorkas of committing high crimes and misdemeanors during his tenure in office.
The bill alleges that Mayorkas has failed to uphold his duties as Secretary of Homeland Security and has engaged in actions that are detrimental to the security and well-being of the United States. It specifically points to instances where Mayorkas has allegedly mishandled immigration policies, failed to adequately address border security issues, and neglected to enforce existing laws related to national security.
Supporters of the bill argue that Mayorkas' actions have put the country at risk and have undermined the integrity of the Department of Homeland Security. They believe that impeachment is necessary to hold Mayorkas accountable for his alleged misconduct and to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security is led by someone who is capable of upholding the nation's security interests.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the allegations against Mayorkas are unfounded and politically motivated. They believe that impeachment is an extreme measure that should only be taken in cases of serious wrongdoing, and that Mayorkas has not committed any impeachable offenses.
As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and it remains to be seen whether it will gain enough support to move forward. It is important to note that impeachment is a rare and serious process that requires careful consideration and deliberation by Congress.