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Senator Ted Cruz wants the head of Homeland Security impeached.
The Texas Republican sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, claiming the surge of illegal immigration constitutes a "gross dereliction of duty."
The latest numbers from federal officials show that since President Biden took office, there have been over 4.4 million illegal crossings.
On top of the human toll, Cruz claims the head of DHS is enabling a drug smuggling enterprise by Mexican cartels.
Vice President Harris has repeatedly denied claims of a crisis at the southern border.