Democratic state attorneys general

A federal appeals court blocked President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it a tax requiring Congressional approval. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision, stating the government failed to justify reviving the fee, which had sharply reduced employer demand.

A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s administration’s attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, upholding a lower court ruling that the fee was an unlawful tax. The three-judge panel of Democratic appointees let stand a June 8 decision by a judge invalidating the fee, which 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenged in a lawsuit.

Paramount Skydance has delayed its merger with Warner Brothers until June 2027, contingent on a federal judge ruling on a lawsuit filed by a dozen Democratic state attorneys general. The company faces daily penalties after a September 30 deadline, risking millions in costs if the deal is further postponed.

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s halt of onshore wind projects, which has stalled over 155 projects due to the Department of Defense refusing to conduct national security reviews. The states argue the federal government has unlawfully blocked renewable energy development without providing a reasonable explanation.

Democratic state attorneys general have joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's halt of onshore wind projects, which has stalled over 155 projects due to the Department of Defense's refusal to conduct required national security reviews. The attorneys general argue that the federal government's sudden policy change without explanation is hindering renewable energy development, while the Defense Department claims it is balancing energy needs with military readiness.

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s halt of onshore wind projects, citing over 155 stalled projects due to the Department of Defense’s refusal to conduct required national security reviews. The states argue the sudden policy shift lacks justification and impedes renewable energy development.

A federal judge permanently blocked President Donald Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing constitutional authority for states and Congress to regulate elections. The ruling upholds a prior injunction and rejects the administration's argument that the lawsuit was premature, while Trump's alternative proposal, the SAVE America Act, faces Senate opposition.

A federal judge permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing an executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing constitutional authority given to states and Congress over elections. The ruling rejected the administration’s claim that the lawsuit was premature and affirmed that the Constitution does not grant the President specific powers over elections.

Democratic state attorneys general from multiple states were excluded from a White House anti-fraud meeting led by Vice President JD Vance, which was attended by Republican AGs. Democratic AGs criticized the exclusion, stating their expert staff had RSVP'd but were denied access, with reasons provided appearing inconsistent.

Democratic state attorneys general reported that their staff were excluded from a White House anti-fraud meeting led by Vice President JD Vance. The meeting, attended by Republican attorneys general, faced criticism for short notice and unclear access guidelines, with some Democratic officials claiming their experts were turned away despite RSVPs.