The House Impeached Mayorkas—What’s Next?

A number of Republicans have expressed opposition, calling the impeachment articles ‘dead on arrival’ in the upper chamber.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a news conference in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 7, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

On Feb. 13, House Republicans succeeded in their second attempt to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

The House adopted articles of impeachment against the embattled DHS chief in response to allegations that his policies are directly responsible for the crisis at the southern border.