Luttrell Votes to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted today to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas because of Secretary Mayorkas’ willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and his breach of the public trust. The vote in the House of Representatives follows a nearly year-long investigation into the border crisis by the Committee on Homeland Security. 
 
“The United States is facing the worst border crisis we’ve ever seen, as our infrastructure is overwhelmed, cities are flooded with illegal drugs and crime, and our border patrol agents are overburdened. Secretary Mayorkas’ blatant refusal to enforce our laws and secure the border has undoubtedly made us a de facto partner in crime to criminals pouring over the border,” said Congressman Luttrell. “Secretary Mayorkas has refused to take the border crisis seriously, and the irresponsible border policies of this Administration have left the United States vulnerable. Securing our border and restoring national security starts with holding this Administration accountable – and accountability is here.” 

Background:
 
House Republicans brought forth two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for willfully and systemically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and breach of the public trust. 
 
The articles are as follows: 
 
Article I: Willful And Systemic Refusal To Comply With The Law

• Secretary Mayorkas has violated his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States by willfully and systemically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and acting in a manner subversive of the rule of law.
   
• Despite clear evidence that his willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law has led to unprecedented levels of illegal immigration, the fentanyl crisis, cartel control at the Southwest Border, and debilitating human and financial costs, Secretary Mayorkas has implemented a catch-and release-scheme, violating detention requirements and misusing parole authority.  

Article II: Breach Of Public Trust

• Secretary Mayorkas has breached the public trust by violating his oath to well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office and his statutory duty to control and guard the border of the United States. Secretary Mayorkas willfully failed to replace the enforcement initiatives he had abandoned with viable alternatives that would enable DHS to control and guard the border. 
   
• Secretary Mayorkas has also breached the trust of Congress and the American people by knowingly making false statements about the results of his willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law.
   
• Secretary Mayorkas has obstructed the Committee’s work on vital oversight investigations, even necessitating the issuance of still unsatisfied subpoenas.