Democratic rep says he might vote in favor of impeaching Mayorkas over border wall construction

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A House Democrat said he might vote in favor of impeaching Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over the construction of two 30-foot walls at the border with Mexico.Rep.Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) said at a press conference on Friday that he might vote for an impeachment resolution if Republicans bring one up against Mayorkas,...

Mayorkas has vowed that he would not be pushed out of his position by his opponents.

Border Patrol officials have said the existing barriers are decaying and have become a danger to the public, migrants and agents in the area.

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Author / Journalist: Jared Gans

Category: Politics Nation

Topics: House Alejandro Mayorkas U.S.-Mexico border Border crossings Border wall News Friendship Park Impeachment Juan Vargas

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Published Date: 2023-03-18, 17:47:05

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