Bill > HRes863

This Resolution impeaches Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for "high crimes and misdemeanors," meaning serious offenses against the government. The resolution outlines two main articles of impeachment: first, for a "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law," alleging that Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly violated federal immigration laws, leading to a significant increase in illegal border crossings and overwhelming communities. This includes accusations of implementing a "catch and release" policy instead of detaining individuals as required by law, and exceeding parole authority. Second, the resolution charges him with a "breach of public trust," claiming he knowingly made false statements to Congress and the public about border security, obstructed lawful oversight, and failed in his statutory duty to control the U.S. borders, citing the termination of programs like the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) and border wall construction as evidence. The resolution asserts that these actions have negatively impacted national security, public safety, and the rule of law, making him unfit for office.