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If OP is from Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont or Washington they can also use an Enhanced drivers license instead.
– JonathanReez ♦
Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 1:08
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8 USC 1185 actually says that US citizens must "bear" a valid US passport, not that they must use it, although that's only really relevant for departures, and in any event it doesn't much matter in these circumstances. CBP is working on a fee for WHTI-noncompliant US citizens, which will probably make things somewhat smoother in case like this, provided the traveler can pay.
– phoog
Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 3:45
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Even if the Mexican authorities don't pay attention to you at the border, you may still be entering Mexico illegally (or continuing too far into Mexico without an FMM), which could potentially pose a problem should they pay attention to you later.
– Zach Lipton
Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 4:14
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I believe you all. I am not crossing right now. I just hate this covid. It will be months before a passport is issued. Thank you all.
– Math Whiz
Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 7:08
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An interesting point for this is that while you do legally have to "bear" a US passport, there are explicitly no actual penalties for not doing so. You may be delayed, and you may have trouble proving that you are allowed entry, but you cant be prosecuted etc under this statute (travel.stackexchange.com/questions/157373/…)
– BeB00
Commented Sep 22, 2020 at 23:04

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