Scoop: House Republicans subpoena DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas

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Source: Axios

4 hours ago

The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, demanding information about the percentage of migrants released into the U.S., according to subpoena documents reviewed by Axios.

Why it matters: House Republicans' demands come the same day the Senate is poised to quickly dismiss the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas — highlighting how the GOP has no plans to let up on their border attacks.

The border has become one of the biggest issues for Republicans this election cycle.

Former President Trump and lawmakers have bashed Biden for "open borders," and have tried to tie violent crime to migrants who have illegally crossed the border.

There is no evidence that undocumented immigrants are more likely to commit such crimes.

Zoom in: The subpoena cites reporting by Fox News that Mayorkas told border officials in January that more than 85% of migrants and asylum seekers who illegally cross the border are being released into the U.S.

Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) claims in a letter addressed to Mayorkas that the agency has not complied with earlier requests for information supporting the 85% stat.

Jordan cites potential legislation as a reason for the subpoena, which he writes could include "ensuring DHS cannot mass release illegal aliens into the United States."

The committee asks for the information about people being released from ICE and CBP custody by May 7th.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/17/house-republicans-subpoena-alejandro-mayorkas-immigration

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1. At this point they're just trying to keep him from

Doing anything productive that could be considered in a positive light for Biden’s administration.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. They have no other policy positions left

that they haven't already thrown under the bus after their grand pooh-bah demanded that they do.

[machoneman]

5. True. Expect a raft of similar, one point subpoenas ending on oh, say, November 1.

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3. The DHS presently doesn't recongnise that there is a Republican Party.

[Captain Zero]

4. The DHS should investigate the Republican Party as a terrorist organization.

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