Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 HRES 8, also known as the resolution to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution accuses Mayorkas of committing serious offenses while in office, including abuse of power, negligence in carrying out his duties, and violating the trust of the American people.

The resolution outlines specific instances where Mayorkas allegedly failed to uphold the laws and responsibilities of his position. These include mishandling immigration policies, failing to adequately address border security issues, and engaging in unethical behavior that undermines the integrity of the Department of Homeland Security.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Mayorkas' actions have endangered national security and put the safety of American citizens at risk. They believe that impeachment is necessary to hold him accountable for his actions and prevent further harm from being done. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is politically motivated and lacks sufficient evidence to justify impeachment. They believe that Mayorkas has acted in good faith and has made efforts to address the challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security. The resolution to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is currently being debated in Congress, and it remains to be seen whether it will garner enough support to move forward. Regardless of the outcome, the resolution highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding immigration and national security issues in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 8

Introduced on
2023-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 HRES 8, also known as the resolution to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution accuses Mayorkas of committing serious offenses while in office, including abuse of power, negligence in carrying out his duties, and violating the trust of the American people.

The resolution outlines specific instances where Mayorkas allegedly failed to uphold the laws and responsibilities of his position. These include mishandling immigration policies, failing to adequately address border security issues, and engaging in unethical behavior that undermines the integrity of the Department of Homeland Security.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Mayorkas' actions have endangered national security and put the safety of American citizens at risk. They believe that impeachment is necessary to hold him accountable for his actions and prevent further harm from being done. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is politically motivated and lacks sufficient evidence to justify impeachment. They believe that Mayorkas has acted in good faith and has made efforts to address the challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security. The resolution to impeach Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is currently being debated in Congress, and it remains to be seen whether it will garner enough support to move forward. Regardless of the outcome, the resolution highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding immigration and national security issues in the United States.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.