Federal judge rules Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful

Source:Financial Times

02 — Who / Subject

Judge Leo Sorokin, Trump Administration, Department of Justice

03 — Where / Locus

United States

04 — When / Temporality

June 9, 2026

Verified: June 9, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications is unlawful. The court determined the fee acts as an unauthorized tax, infringing on Congressional authority. The Department of Justice is expected to appeal the ruling."

Conflict Analysis

The ruling represents a significant legal setback for the administration's 'America First' immigration agenda, highlighting the tension between executive power and Congressional taxing authority.

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