Trump, South Florida and travel ban
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Florida is the destination for many people arriving from Haiti, Venezuela and Cuba, all listed in Donald Trump's travel ban. What happens to them?
President Trump's new travel ban is causing concern among South Florida families as many fear they'll no longer be able to reunite with loved ones.
South Florida leaders on Thursday denounced the Trump administration's travel ban targeting Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela, crisis-wracked nations that are among 19 countries hit with full or partial prohibitions against entering the United States.
Florida is no stranger to travel bans. For example, California has halted all state-funded travel to Florida because of some of the positions and laws Florida’s adopted and tourism remains strong.
President Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, as some travelers with valid visas reported extra scrutiny at American airports before being allowed entry.