Senate Rejects Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, Ending Trial Against Cabinet Secretary Jone Jones Tue, April 18, 2024 · 5 min read Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. (Jose Luis Magana/AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) In a decisive move, the Senate has voted to reject impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas, bringing an end to the trial against the Cabinet secretary. The outcome marks a significant moment in the political landscape, with implications for the Biden administration and the broader partisan divide in Congress. The impeachment articles against Mayorkas, which alleged misconduct and dereliction of duty in his handling of immigration policy, sparked heated debate among lawmakers. Supporters argued that Mayorkas had failed to adequately address the challenges at the southern border and uphold his responsibilities as head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Conversely, opponents dismissed the charges as politically motivated and lacking in ...