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Article: Administration enforces Cuba travel ban opposed by Congress.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- November 7, 2003
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Byline: Rafael Lorente
WASHINGTON _ For the first time, the Bush administration is beginning judicial proceedings against dozens of people accused of illegally visiting Cuba, even as Republicans and Democrats in Congress move to end enforcement of the four-decade-old U.S. travel ban to the island.
Last month, unauthorized travelers to Cuba started receiving notices from the Department of the Treasury that they would be required to appear before a judge. The notices went out about the same time the Senate voted to prohibit enforcement of the travel ban.
"It's incredible that hearings to enforce fines against Cuba travelers are beginning at a ...