North Austin News

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — joined the other impeachment managers and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial. In the letter, the members also announced the House would transmit the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10th, 2024.

In the letter, Rep. McCaul, Speaker Johnson, and the other impeachment managers emphasized, "The constitutional grounds for Secretary Mayorkas’ conviction and removal from office are well-founded, and the historical record is clear. … We call upon you to fulfill your constitutional obligation to hold this trial. The American people demand a secure border, an end to this crisis, and accountability for those responsible. To table articles of impeachment without ever hearing a single argument or reviewing a piece of evidence would be a violation of our constitutional order and an affront to the American people whom we all serve."

The House of Representatives impeached Secretary Mayorkas on February 13, 2024, for high crimes and misdemeanors, including his willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and his breach of the public trust. The impeachment managers stressed that the evidence on both charges is clear, comprehensive, and compelling, warranting timely action by the Senate.

The impeachment managers highlighted Secretary Mayorkas' actions, stating, "He refused to comply with the requirements of the immigration laws passed by Congress. In fact, he directed, through a series of memoranda, DHS employees to violate U.S. immigration laws. Consequently, the Secretary is responsible for releasing millions of illegal aliens into the interior and creating unlawful mass parole programs."

They concluded by calling on Senate Majority Leader Schumer to fulfill the constitutional obligation by scheduling a trial for Secretary Mayorkas, emphasizing the American people's demand for a secure border, resolution of the crisis, and accountability for those responsible.

The full text of the letter can be viewed on the official website.