The Mayorkas Impeachment Articles

Yesterday's News: April 17th

TL;DR: Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, faces impeachment for allegedly neglecting federal immigration laws and breaching public trust, leading to increased illegal border crossings and compromising national security. Josh Hawley spars with Secretary of the Department of Energy over unethical stock trading.

Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Overview: Alejandro Mayorkas is facing impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives on grounds of allegedly failing to comply with federal immigration laws and breaches of public trust during his tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Article I: Willful and Systemic Refusal to Comply with the Law

Accusation: Secretary Mayorkas is accused of willfully and systematically refusing to enforce and comply with established federal immigration laws.

Details: The charges assert that his actions (or lack thereof) have significantly contributed to the increase in illegal entries into the United States. Specific failures noted include:

  • Not detaining immigrants as required by law.

  • Implementing "catch and release" policies contrary to legislative mandates.

  • Issuing enforcement guidelines that undermine statutory requirements.

Article II: Breach of Public Trust

Accusation: Mayorkas has allegedly made numerous false statements to Congress concerning the security and management of the U.S. border and obstructed lawful oversight of his department.

Details: This includes misleading statements about the state of border security and the effectiveness of border control measures, as well as failing to comply with subpoenas and hindering investigations by the Office of Inspector General.

Consequences of Actions Highlighted:

Increased Illegal Crossings: There has been a marked increase in illegal border crossings and unauthorized entries into the United States.

Impact on Communities: Local communities, especially along the Southwest border, have experienced significant social and economic strain due to these policies.

Security Risks: Allegations suggest that Mayorkas’ policies have facilitated the trafficking of drugs and exacerbated issues related to organized crime at the border.

Mayorkas Testified at the House Homeland Security Committee Hearing

On Tuesday Morning, Mayorkas testified in front of the House Homeland Security Committee. If his Tuesday wasn’t already bad enough…here are some clips.

Extra Stories

Senator Hawley Grills Secretary Granholm on Stock Ownership in Tense Hearing (Watch below)

Senator Josh Hawley rigorously questioned Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding her stock holdings, which had previously been undisclosed. Hawley expressed concerns about what he described as "institutionalized corruption" within the Department of Energy, emphasizing that more than 130 officials had engaged in stock trades related to the agency's work.

During the session, Senator Hawley confronted Secretary Granholm about her earlier testimony in which she had claimed not to own any individual stocks—a statement later found to be inaccurate. Granholm explained the oversight by stating that she believed all her stocks had been sold and admitted to a mistake upon discovering otherwise. Hawley pressed Granholm on the specifics of the stocks involved and the timing of their sale, questioning the delay in reporting these sales to the committee.

Secretary Granholm insisted that the delay was a result of genuine oversight, stressing that no unethical stock trades were conducted under her oversight at the department. Despite her explanations, Senator Hawley suggested that the incident highlighted broader issues of transparency and ethics in government, reflecting what he saw as a worrying trend of misconduct and evasion in administrative practices.

What’s Next?

Tomorrow is the day when we get to see if Chuck Schumer will allow the Senate to conduct a full Impeachment trial, or if he will push for dismissal.

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