“The Biden administration opened the floodgates on Arizona's southern border fencing “by design” to allow illegal immigration.”
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U.S.. Claim dated 26 Aug 2023.
FactCheck.org rated thisDistorts the Facts
What FactCheck.org found
To avoid damage from heavy rains, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have opened floodgates along Arizona’s border fencing during monsoon season since 2009.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 26 August 2023. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 14 September 2023, 19 days later. Its rating was “Distorts the Facts”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CwbBK_IIQZh/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=703c038c-23ba-4f43…
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