NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is shutting down rumors about changes to the country’s immigration and border policies amid the government shutdown.
The shutdown has left many Americans wondering what government services would be suspended. ICE worked to quash speculation that the funding dispute would prevent its agents from carrying out their duties.
“Rumors that a U.S. government shutdown will allow illegal immigrants to enter the United States are FALSE,” ICE wrote in a post on X. “U.S. immigration laws and enforcement efforts remain unchanged. Border security and enforcement efforts remain strict, and crossing the border without authorization remains a crime.”
The post also included a graphic that reads, “During a government shu