The Florida attorney, immigration expert, Willy Allen argued this Monday that "Cuba brought upon itself the travel ban," referring to the U.S. Presidential Proclamation, issued in early June 2025, which restricts the entry of Cubans with non-immigrant visas into American territory.
In statements to CiberCuba, Allen clarified that he does not support many of the decisions made by the Trump Administration, but he does not compare it to the Cuban regime in any case. "It's clear that I do not support this Government (of Donald Trump) in many ways, but I do not support the Government of Cuba in any way. And to some extent, the actions of the Cuban Government have provoked reactions in the United States," he said during his weekly program that airs on Mondays at 11:00 AM on this platform.
In the lawyer's opinion, the Cuban government could make a greater effort to ensure that Cubans do not live in the extreme precariousness in which they currently find themselves. "The travel ban is the result of a government that does not care for its people and is not interested in their condition," he insisted.
"I can't tell you that I completely oppose what is happening, what the Government of the United States is doing with the Government of Cuba. Cuba has brought this upon itself," concluded Willy Allen after reading a viewer's opinion on CiberCuba that perceives a xenophobic undertone in some of the decisions made by the Trump Administration.
Allen responded emphatically, "Stephen Miller is the devil," referring to the Deputy Director of the White House Office of Policy. In other words, he was alluding to the mastermind behind many of the immigration policies of the Trump Administration.
On June 9, the Presidential Proclamation signed by Donald Trump came into effect, imposing immigration restrictions on citizens from 19 countries, including Cuba.
The initiative restricts or blocks the entry of foreign citizens from certain countries. The term gained popularity during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when similar restrictions were implemented.
Regarding Cubans, the travel ban impacts applications for B-1 (business), B-2 (tourism), B-1/B-2 (tourism/business), F (academic studies), M (vocational studies), and J (student or professional exchange) visas.
After its enactment, Allen himself warned that "any Cuban who requests a non-immigrant visa today will be denied."
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