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"Senate Trial for Mayorkas Impeachment Articles Set to Begin Amid Democratic Disposal"

The Senate trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in 150 years, is set to start, but Democrats are likely to dispose of the charges. House Republicans are delivering the charges, but Senate Democrats are expected to move to dismiss or table them. The trial comes amid discussions on border security, with Republicans eager to force votes on the issue to link Democrats with the Biden administration's policies. The impeachment managers are expected to divide up their case, but Senate Democrats are expected to offer a motion to dismiss the charges, potentially ending the trial quickly.

via NPR|

#alejandro-mayorkas #border-security #democrats

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"Republicans Push for Mayorkas Impeachment Trial After Criticizing Trump's Trial"

Republicans who previously dismissed Trump's impeachment trial are now demanding a full Senate trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who was impeached by the GOP-controlled House earlier this year. Democrats are expected to move to dismiss the charges, which they called baseless and politically motivated, fairly quickly after senators are sworn in as jurors. The GOP's effort to oust Mayorkas is seen as a way to put a spotlight on President Joe Biden’s border policies and increase pressure on vulnerable Democrats running for reelection in red states.

via HuffPost|

#biden-administration #border-policies #gop

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"Senate Impeachment Trial of DHS Secretary Mayorkas Delayed by GOP Senators"

Republican senators successfully convinced House Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the delivery of two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, fearing that Senate Democrats would swiftly dismiss them once a trial begins. The delay allows more time for debate and prevents the trial from being tabled ahead of the weekend, with GOP senators also discussing plans to halt legislative business if Democrats table the trial. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not indicated what Democrats will do, but Republican senators believe their caucus will seek a strategic procedural maneuver.

via Fox News|

#alejandro-mayorkas #chuck-schumer #gop-senators

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"House Impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, What's Next?"

Republican members of the House have impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, triggering a series of rituals that date back to the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. The articles of impeachment will be delivered to the Senate, which will then schedule a trial to consider evidence, hear witnesses, and ultimately vote to acquit or convict Mayorkas. The House speaker will name impeachment managers to serve as the prosecution team in the Senate trial.

via The New York Times|

#alejandro-mayorkas #homeland-security-secretary #house-impeachment