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Fact Check: Border is shut down

“border is shut down”
Border not closed
Confidence: High Checked on July 24, 2026

Summary

The U.S.–Mexico border remains open for travel and commerce; crossing requirements such as verbal attestations are still in effect. No current reports indicate a total shutdown of the border, only policy changes to asylum procedures and ongoing legal disputes over wall construction.

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cbp.gov
  • Newsroom | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Newsroom section includes a wide variety of news from CBP including media releases, photo and video galleries, fact sheets and publications. This section also includes Frontline, a multimedia publication.

smartraveller.gov.au
  • Mexico Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller

    To cross the land border between Mexico and the United States, you must provide a verbal attestation for your reason for travel. Make sure you receive an entry stamp in your passport. If you're taking public transport or taxis, use only first-class buses and official registered taxis.

dhs.gov
  • ICE Deports Illegal Alien with an International Warrant for Murder | Homeland Security

    Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported an illegal alien who has an international warrant for murder in Mexico.

cbsnews.com
  • U.S.-Mexico Border news - Today’s latest updates - CBS News

    Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes former President Joe Biden's handling of the border wasn't working, but President Trump's immigration crackdown has "swung drastically in another direction." He also says Mr. Trump "should've extracted something" from Russia before agreeing to meet with Vladimir Putin. ... The ruling centers on a proclamation issued by President Trump just hours after he returned to the White House in January, ordering the closure of the asylum system. ... Troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border are part of President Trump's plan to further increase U.S.

washingtonpost.com
pbs.org
  • mexico | PBS News

    Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S.

en.wikipedia.org
  • Mexico–United States border wall - Wikipedia

    In June 2026, the Tohono O'odham Nation sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent construction of border wall on tribal lands along the United States-Mexico border. The first federal court hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2026 in the United States District Court for the District ...

  • Mexico–United States border - Wikipedia

    The international boundary separating Mexico and United States extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. The border traverses a variety of terrains, ranging from urban areas to deserts. It is the most frequently crossed border in the world, with approximately 350 million documented ...

tracreports.org
  • TRAC Immigration

    Southwest Border: CBP Oversees Short- Term Custody Standards, but Border Patrol Could Better Monitor Care of At-Risk Individuals

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