Washington — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making another attempt this month to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, as the House prepares to consider a Democratic-led effort to block the resolution on Thursday.
Greene, a Georgia Republican, introduced her latest resolution to impeach Mayorkas on Wednesday as a "privileged" motion, giving the House a two-day deadline to address it.
Earlier in November, House lawmakers rejected her previous attempt to impeach Mayorkas and instead voted to refer the resolution to the Homeland Security Committee, effectively ending it. Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in sending the motion to the committee, which is currently investigating Mayorkas for his handling of the border situation.
Although her new resolution is expected to meet a similar fate, Greene has stated that she will continue reintroducing it until it succeeds.
The Mayorkas impeachment resolution
Greene's seven-page resolution accuses Mayorkas of violating federal law and the Constitution by failing to "maintain operational control of the border" and prevent against an "invasion."
Republican Rep. Tom McClintock of California Criticizes Mayorkas
Republican Representative Tom McClintock of California, who previously voted for the Democratic-led motion to refer the last resolution to committee, has accused Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, of "maladministration, malfeasance, and neglect of duties on a truly cosmic scale." However, McClintock stated that these actions do not qualify as impeachable offenses and expressed his disagreement with the impeachment push by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
McClintock warned that if Greene's impeachment efforts are successful, it could set a precedent for Democrats to impeach conservatives on the Supreme Court and Republican officials in the future. He argued that this would be an unconstitutional abuse of power and criticized Republicans who support such actions.
Calls for Investigation Before Impeachment Vote
Representatives Darrell Issa of California, Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, and Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, who all voted to refer the last resolution, have voiced their support for allowing an investigation into Mayorkas to be completed before proceeding with an impeachment vote.
The Department of Homeland Security spokesperson has dismissed Greene's impeachment measure as a "baseless attack" and a "harmful distraction" from national security priorities.
Department of Homeland Security Calls on Congress to Take Action
Every day, the dedicated individuals at the Department of Homeland Security work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the United States. They are now urging Congress to stop wasting time and fulfill its responsibilities by providing the necessary funding for the government, reforming the broken immigration system, reauthorizing crucial tools for DHS, and approving the Administration's supplemental request to adequately support the Department's critical efforts in combating the influx of fentanyl and strengthening border security.
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security emphasized the urgency of these actions, stating, "The men and women of the Department of Homeland Security need Congress to prioritize their duties and take immediate action. It is imperative that Congress funds the government, addresses the issues with our immigration system, reauthorizes vital tools for DHS, and supports the Department's efforts to combat the flow of fentanyl and enhance border security."
