Major US Court Ruling on Trump ImmigrationWhat Happened? Full Court Ruling Details Policy
A **U.S. federal judge in Washington, D.C. has upheld President Donald Trump’s controversial policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B work visa applications, rejecting a major legal challenge from business groups. � Reuters The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. � Goel & Anderson She ruled that the Trump administration acted within its authority under federal immigration law, dismissing arguments that the fee violated statutory limits or unlawfully altered the H-1B program. � Reuters The fee proposal was originally announced in a Presidential Proclamation on September 19, 2025, which Trump said was necessary to discourage what his administration sees as misuse of the H-1B program and to protect American workers. �Key Legal Arguments ? Against the Challenge The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities argued the fee was unlawful and would significantly burden employers relying on H-1B talent. � Goel & Anderson Businesses said the fee was far above historical levels (previously about $2,000–$5,000) and would discourage hiring needed skilled workers. � Reuters ? Judge’s Rationale Judge Howell said the President’s authority under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act allowed restrictions on entry of non-citizens if deemed in the national interest. � Goel & Anderson She noted that debates over policy wisdom are not for the courts, so long as the fee falls within statutory authority.
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