Leo T. Sorokin

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is an unlawful tax, exceeding presidential authority. The policy, aimed at prioritizing U.S. workers, was challenged by 20 states and struck down in June 2026.

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee for highly skilled workers is an unlawful tax, exceeding presidential authority. The policy, challenged by 20 states, was intended to prioritize U.S. workers in high-skilled fields but was struck down as lacking congressional delegation.

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.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is an illegal tax exceeding presidential authority. The policy, aimed at prioritizing U.S. workers in high-skilled fields, was challenged by 20 states and opposed by the Department of Homeland Security, which defended it as necessary for program integrity.

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.

A judge dismissed a policy that imposed $100,000 fees for skilled worker visas, ruling it violated Congress's exclusive power to levy taxes. The policy was part of the Trump administration's efforts, but Judge Leo T. Sorokin found it overstepped legal boundaries.