Politics
Rep. Al Green files impeachment resolution targeting President Trump over immigration enforcement
The Texas Democrat accused the administration of abusing power through federal border agencies, though the Republican-controlled House makes passage improbable.
The short version
- Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) filed a new impeachment resolution accusing President Donald Trump of abusing presidential power through ICE and CBP enforcement actions.
- White House spokesperson Lauren Bis criticized the filing, arguing such statements contribute to increased assaults against law enforcement personnel.
- The resolution faces virtually no chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House, a limitation Green publicly acknowledged in an accompanying letter.
Key facts
- Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced an impeachment resolution on Monday alleging President Donald Trump turned ICE and CBP into quota-driven paramilitary forces and covered up civilian deaths.[Fox News]
- White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis rejected the resolution on Tuesday, saying Green should support law enforcement for reducing violent crime.[Fox News]
- Green acknowledged in a letter to the president that the Republican-majority Congress is unlikely to approve the resolution or convict on impeachment.[Fox News]
- Green lost a May Democratic primary runoff to Rep. Christian Menefee after serving in the House of Representatives since 2005.[Fox News]