Crossing the U.S. border? New passport rules take effect soon

By LAURA LAYDEN (Contact)
Originally published 03:03 p.m., January 12, 2008
Updated 03:03 p.m., January 12, 2008

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The new year brings new rules for travelers.

Starting Jan. 31, the Department of Homeland Security will require citizens of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean to show a valid photo ID and proof of citizenship when entering the country by land or sea.

American travelers no longer will be able to cross the U.S. border just by saying they’re citizens.

“You can’t just show up at the border and say, ‘I’m a U.S. citizen. Let me in,’â€