Senate braces for fiery Mayorkas trial as Schumer moves to dismiss

Published April 17, 2024 11:14am ET



Washington will enter into uncharted waters on Wednesday afternoon when senators are sworn in for what is expected to be a confrontational but brief impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

House managers will not be allowed to prosecute their case against Mayorkas, who is accused of willfully ignoring federal immigration law in his capacity as President Joe Biden’s border chief. There will not be a vote on guilt or innocence, either.

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