US Senate ends impeachment of Biden’s border chief Mayorkas

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In a series of partisan votes, the Senate dismisses charges accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing US border laws and lying to Congress, as illegal immigration has hit record levels since Biden took office in 2021

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Biden’s Republican challenger in the Nov. 5 elections that will determine control of the White House and Congress, Donald Trump, has made the border a central focus of his campaign, and Reuters/Ipsos polling shows that immigration is a top concern among voters, and the top issue for Republicans. Trump earlier this year helped kill a bipartisan Senate deal that would have imposed tough new limits on immigration.

Mayorkas, 64, is a former federal prosecutor who was born in Cuba. He left with his family in 1960 after Fidel Castro came to power. He maintains that the record numbers of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border over several months stem from Congress’ inability to reform antiquated laws.The House effort to impeach Mayorkas was tumultuous, as an initial vote narrowly failed. A week later, with No.

Republican senators protested Schumer’s move, insisting on a full-blown trial, and repeatedly sought delays when it became clear there would be no trial.

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