20 states
Coverage of 20 states in the Nexus archive.
- Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump claimed China obtained voter data, calling it the largest compromise of election data in history. However, in 20 states, this information can be accessed by anyone through a simple public request.
- Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot cancel grants based on new rules established after the fact, blocking efforts to terminate billions in federal grant awards. The decision denies the administration's request to dismiss a lawsuit from 20 states, three governors, and the District of Columbia challenging grant cancellations since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
- With uncertainty around H-1B visa fee, U.S. businesses unsure how to move forward
A federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B visa fee policy due to a lawsuit from 20 states, leaving U.S. businesses uncertain about next steps.
- Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The decision, which opposes an earlier court ruling, supports 20 states arguing the fee hampers hiring for education, healthcare, and research roles.
- Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that President Donald Trump's $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled H-1B workers is an unlawful tax, exceeding presidential authority. The policy was challenged by 20 states and the Department of Homeland Security, which defended it as necessary for immigration reform and protecting U.S. workers.
- Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, stating the policy exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The judge's decision supports 20 states that argued the fee hindered their ability to hire educators, healthcare workers, and researchers.
- Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas was an unauthorized tax, exceeding executive authority and violating the Administrative Procedure Act. The policy, aimed at preventing foreign workers from displacing Americans, faced legal challenges from 20 states and groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with the higher fee now invalidated until its scheduled 2026 expiration.
- Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unlawful tax exceeding presidential authority. The policy, aimed at prioritizing U.S. workers, was challenged by 20 states and opposed by the Department of Homeland Security, which defended it as a measure to protect domestic employment opportunities.
- Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unlawful tax without Congressional approval. The policy was challenged by 20 states, and the Department of Homeland Security disputed the ruling, claiming it undermines immigration reform efforts.
- Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin voided President Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The ruling was in favor of a group of 20 states that had challenged the fee.