In a historic move, the House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, marking the first time a Cabinet secretary has faced impeachment in almost 150 years. The impeachment comes after a previous failed attempt by House Republicans, highlighting growing pressure within the GOP to hold the Biden administration accountable for its immigration and border security policies.
Faculty experts at George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on the historic impeachment. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact the GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at [email protected].
Casey Burgat, Legislative Affairs Program Director and Associate Professor at GW’s School of Political Management is an expert on Congressional capacity and reform. Burgat co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch.
Sarah Binder is a professor of political science. Binder's work focuses on the politics of legislative institutions, including their origins, development and impact on policy outcomes. Her areas of expertise include Congress, Legislative politics, American political economy, and political parties.
Steven Balla is an associate professor of political science, public policy and public administration, and international affairs at George Washington University. He studies government transparency and public participation in policymaking in China and the United States. He is currently working on projects on congressional oversight of regulatory policymaking, polarization in public commenting on proposed rules, transparency and participation in state rulemaking and commenting on midnight regulations.
Peter Loge is the director of GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs. He has nearly 30 years of experience in politics and communications, having served as a deputy to the chief of staff for Sen. Edward Kennedy during the 1995 shutdown, a VP at the US Institute of Peace in 2013, and held senior positions for three members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Loge currently leads the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs and continues to advise advocates and organizations.
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