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Senate Faces Pressure Over Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

As the Senate reconvenes, Republicans push for a full trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, impeached by the House over border security issues.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Republicans demand a Senate impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, pictured holding a press conference Jan. 8 in Eagle Pass, Texas, and warn Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer not to table the issue or bury it in committee. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for the conviction of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, claiming Mayorkas lied about the border's security.
  • The House has impeached Mayorkas, marking the first impeachment of a Cabinet official in 150 years, but the Senate trial is on hold, with Democrats expected to dismiss the charges.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faces pressure from Republicans to hold a full impeachment trial, but plans to dismiss the trial are anticipated.
  • Some Senate Republicans, led by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), demand a formal trial, arguing against dismissing the articles of impeachment without due process.
  • Mayorkas, impeached for failing to comply with federal immigration law and breaching public trust, has stated he has no plans to resign.