Republican Lawmakers Accuse Mayorkas of Breaking Immigration Law, Demand Answers

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before a House Appropriations Subcommittee in Washington, on April 27, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The top Republicans on the Senate and House Judiciary Committees are demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Mayorkas on Nov. 22, accusing him and his agency of “flagrant violation of immigration law.”