Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, has been in the news recently due to the House Republicans' consideration of impeaching him over his handling of the US-Mexico border situation. The House of Representatives has voted to impeach Mayorkas, with a Senate trial pending if the articles pass the House. This move comes amidst ongoing challenges at the southern border, including a high number of migrants entering the US and concerns over the asylum system and immigration policies.
Born on November 24, 1959, Alejandro N. Mayorkas is a Cuban-American lawyer who previously served as the Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2016. He is also a partner at the law firm of Wilmer Cutler. Mayorkas has a background in law and government service, having held various positions in the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office. He was nominated by President Joe Biden to lead the Department of Homeland Security and was confirmed by the Senate in February 2021.