We are experiencing the worst border crisis in history under President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas. The disregard for the safety and security of the United States, as well as the refusal to uphold the rule of law, is appalling. With over 7 million illegal crossings at the southern border and 1.7 million gotaways evading U.S. Border Patrol since the Biden administration took office, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systemically refused to comply with federal immigration laws and has breached the public trust by violating his oath of duty to control and guard the border.

The most egregious example of this is Secretary Mayorkas instructing ICE and DHS personnel not to rely solely on the fact that the alien is residing in the country illegally or that they have criminal and terrorism-related convictions as grounds to take them into custody.

The evidence presented is so compelling that Congress must exercise its constitutional duty to protect the American people, which is why I voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.

Border security is national security, and we cannot have someone who refuses to secure the southern border in charge of protecting our homeland. I will continue my work in Washington to secure our southern border and strengthen our immigration system so we can keep Americans safe.

Tonight, Rep. Van Orden voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and provide supplemental funds for Israel.

Hear his thoughts on how tonight’s votes went: pic.twitter.com/apCacquEWi

— Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office (@RepVanOrden) February 7, 2024