North Austin News

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus and senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, made a significant move by voting in favor of passing articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The resolution, which passed 18-15 in committee, saw unanimous support from Republicans.

In explaining his decision, Rep. McCaul expressed his concerns about Secretary Mayorkas' handling of his responsibilities. He stated, "By refusing to enforce and abide by the law, Secretary Mayorkas has created an unmitigated disaster that is destroying the fabric of our nation. I am one voice, but I speak for 800,000 Texans who are fed up with the chaos and destruction he has caused across our state and far beyond. Since Secretary Mayorkas continues to neglect his Constitutional duties, my Republican colleagues and I are fulfilling ours by voting to remove him from office."

During a committee markup of the impeachment articles, Rep. McCaul highlighted the support for this action, even from within the Biden administration. He referred to a statement made by Biden's solicitor general, who agreed that "in the face of a dramatic abdication of statutory responsibility by the executive branch, such steps would be warranted." Rep. McCaul emphasized that this endorsement from the administration's own solicitor general underscored the appropriateness of impeachment as a remedy for neglecting statutory responsibilities.

Furthermore, Rep. McCaul spoke at a House GOP press conference with the Texas delegation, where he emphasized the impact of Secretary Mayorkas' actions not only on Texas but also on every state. He referred to Mayorkas as "the architect of destruction and chaos" and held him responsible for creating the crisis at hand.

The decision to support the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas reflects the frustration and concerns shared by Rep. McCaul and many Texans. As the impeachment articles move forward, it remains to be seen how this process will unfold and what the repercussions may be for Secretary Mayorkas and the Department of Homeland Security.