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Republicans Grill Mayorkas Over Immigration Policies in Contentious House Hearing

  • Mayorkas testified before the House Judiciary Committee and faced criticism from Republicans over border security and immigration enforcement.
  • Republicans threatened impeachment and accused Mayorkas of failing to provide data, enforce deportations, and allowing an influx of migrants and drugs like fentanyl.
  • Mayorkas defended administration policies that he argued have led to a decrease in illegal border crossings in recent months.
  • Democrats came to Mayorkas's defense and praised his efforts, while criticizing Republican attacks as politically motivated.
  • Exchanges were heated at times, with Republicans expressing frustration over Mayorkas's responses and both sides disagreeing over causes of the border situation.
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