April 24, 2022 7:00pm EDT
Top House Republicans question Mayorkas' ‘suitability for office’ amid border crisis
There were more than 221,000 migrant encounters in March alone
By Adam Shaw | Fox News
FIRST ON FOX: A number of top House Republicans are doubling down on their criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the crisis at the border escalates, and questioning his suitability for office – just as the U.S. is facing yet another potential surge in migrants at the southern border.
"We write to address your actions to dismantle the security of our nation’s southern border and disregard for the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws," the more than 50 Republicans, led by Border Security Caucus co-chair Brian Babin, R-Texas., and Republican Study Committee Chair Jim Bank, say in a letter to Mayorkas, obtained by Fox News Digital.
Signers of the letter include Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik.
"Your actions have willingly endangered American citizens, undermined the rule of law and our nation’s sovereignty," they write. "Your failure to secure the border and enforce the laws passed by Congress raise grave questions about your suitability for office."
The sharp criticism of Mayorkas comes amid continued pressure by Republicans on the Biden administration over the border crisis, pressure that has only increased with the administration's announcement this month that it will end the Title 42 public health order in May – which has led to heightened concern about a massive spike in numbers in the summer months.
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