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Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee—Ruling Against Executive Authority

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it an unauthorized tax without Congressional approval. The decision affects employers nationwide and creates uncertainty around ongoing litigation.

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Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful Tax

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee exceeded executive authority and constituted an unauthorized tax. The ruling invalidates all implementing guidance and memoranda.

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Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unconstitutional Tax

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin invalidated Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee as an unauthorized tax that violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Employers and practitioners must revise cost estimates and filing strategies.

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Federal Court Voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee was an unlawful tax requiring Congressional approval, not an adjudication fee or penalty. The fee is now unenforceable.

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Federal judge voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the Trump administration lacked authority to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, finding it an unauthorized tax. The policy is voided in its entirety.

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D.C. Circuit blocks Trump asylum ban: Executive can't suspend statutory right to apply

Federal appeals court ruled President Trump's 2025 asylum proclamation violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. The ruling restores the statutory right to seek protection at the border and invalidates removal procedures Trump invoked.

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