Illinois Senate Bill SR0746

Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/24
• Refer: 1/31/24

Caption

IMPEACH U.S. DHS SEC. MAYORKAS

Impact

The resolution points out that the influx of migrants has resulted in a substantial financial burden on the Illinois Department of Human Services, with rising costs associated with providing food, housing, and healthcare services for non-citizens. It also raises concerns that essential funding for other priorities, such as care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled, has been compromised due to these pressures. Additionally, the state's budget is projected to face a significant deficit of nearly $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2025, which could be exacerbated by the ongoing financial demands attributed to migrant services.

Summary

SR0746 is a Senate Resolution from the Illinois General Assembly, asserting support for the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The resolution highlights a number of issues, particularly regarding the perceived failure of Secretary Mayorkas to enforce immigration laws, which proponents argue has led to significant pressures on state resources and national security concerns. The resolution was built upon claims that there has been a significant influx of migrants, including individuals on terrorism watchlists, posing safety risks to the state and the nation.

Contention

Notably, the resolution underscores political contention, with accusations against Secretary Mayorkas of 'willfully refusing' to enforce laws established by Congress. This claim contributes to the larger narrative regarding border control and immigration policy in the United States. The proponents of the bill argue that such negligence threatens national security by allowing an influx of non-documented individuals, which they assert includes potential threats. Critics may contend that such resolutions do not take into account the humanitarian aspects of immigration and the complexities surrounding it.