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Congressman Josh Brecheen, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has expressed his concerns over the leadership of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a column published in The McCarville Report, Congressman Brecheen highlights the failures of the current DHS leadership in following the law and keeping the country secure.

One of the major issues raised by Congressman Brecheen is the alarming number of illegal aliens apprehended at the Southwest border under Secretary Mayorkas's watch. He states, "More than 6.7 million illegal aliens have been apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Southwest border. An estimated 1.8 million more illegal aliens snuck across and altogether evaded CBP." This situation is causing great concern for Oklahomans who are witnessing the consequences of these failures firsthand.

As a result of a year-long investigation, Congressman Brecheen and the committee are initiating impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas. The congressman fully supports this effort, emphasizing the need for a secretary who will abide by the laws passed by Congress. He cites Section 274 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which makes it a crime to transport or move illegal aliens within the United States. However, Secretary Mayorkas has overseen a system that moves illegal aliens to their preferred destinations through taxpayer-funded non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The committee's investigation has shed light on the extensive taxpayer-funded system created by DHS. Congressman Brecheen states, "DHS has released illegal aliens to a vast network of NGOs who then provide logistical support. These groups receive hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to provide services to illegal aliens, including food, lodging, and transportation to their destination of choice." He further reveals that the Biden administration is utilizing charter and commercial flights, often under the cover of night, to transport illegal aliens across the country.

One of the most concerning aspects highlighted by Congressman Brecheen is the role of drug cartels in encouraging families in Latin America to make the dangerous journey to the Southwest border. These families are promised release by DHS and are provided care and transport by taxpayer-funded NGOs. The congressman emphasizes that Secretary Mayorkas is aware of the cartels' profit from this system, yet he continues to increase the budget for programs that enable this exploitation.

Congressman Brecheen brings attention to the impact of these policies on American families, particularly those in states like Oklahoma. He states, "Under this perverse system, drug cartels are getting richer, American families are getting poorer, and American cities get flooded with illegal aliens." He believes that this situation is completely unacceptable and calls for the impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas.

In addition to the concerning policies, Congressman Brecheen criticizes the lack of transparency regarding the federal government's spending on transporting and caring for illegal aliens. He reveals that DHS has allocated millions of dollars to NGOs for sheltering and transporting aliens, some of whom purposely evaded border patrol. Furthermore, he highlights the shocking manner in which DHS-funded planes arrive and leave migrants on the side of the road or in parking lots, expecting NGOs and local governments to handle the aftermath.

The congressman concludes by emphasizing the need for a nation of laws and borders. He asserts, "Secretary Mayorkas has repeatedly flouted the law, ignored our border, and used taxpayer funds to advance a system of law-breaking. He must be held accountable." Congressman Brecheen believes that the current system is unsustainable for Oklahoma and every other state in the Union.

In summary, Congressman Josh Brecheen has voiced his concerns over the failures of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in following the law and ensuring the security of the country. He supports the impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas and calls for a secretary who will uphold the laws passed by Congress. Congressman Brecheen highlights the alarming number of illegal aliens apprehended at the Southwest border and the taxpayer-funded system that facilitates their transportation and care. He raises concerns about the role of drug cartels and the impact of these policies on American families and cities. The congressman calls for accountability and emphasizes the importance of a nation of laws and borders.

To find out more, go to this link: https://brecheen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=253