Day one of Trump’s travel ban and it’s business as usual at MIA, for now

Magda Moreno, 58, arrives at Miami International Airport from Cuba on Monday, June 9, 2025, the first day of President Donald Trump’s new travel ban. Moreno said it will likely be difficult to travel back and forth over the next four years but hopes things will eventually return to normal. Her entry was without incident. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com

Immigration

By Syra Ortiz Blanes , Amanda Rosa , Verónica Egui Brito , Jacqueline Charles and Grethel Aguila

Miami International Airport appeared to be business as usual on the first day of the Trump administration travel restrictions for nationals of Cuba, Venezuela and Haiti — countries that are a large source of travel and migration to South Florida.

The ban took effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, triggering concerns for travelers with valid U.S. visas as to whether they would be allowed to board flights and if so, be admitted into the United States.

While the State Department has said it will not revoke any currently valid visas, the agency also emphasized that it’s up to border agents under the Department of Homeland Security to admit people into the U.S.

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