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Judge blocks $100k fee for H-1B visas imposed by Trump

The Hill · Jun 8, 2026, 6:06 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

A federal judge on Monday blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin agreed with a group of Democratic-led states that the administration exceeded its authority, and the fee usurped Congress’s power to set immigration policy

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