States Sue to Block Trump's $100,000 H‑1B Fee
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Washington, California and 19 other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit this week seeking to block President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, arguing the Department of Homeland Security lacked authority and bypassed rulemaking. The suit, filed in Massachusetts federal court on Dec. 12–13, follows a presidential proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025 that imposed the fee. Plaintiffs contend the charge exceeds fees authorized by statute and would burden employers in healthcare, education and technology. The administration implemented the fee via DHS policy; litigation is at least the third legal challenge. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research today.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Market Screener, KRCR, Social News XYZ, The Korea Times, The Straits Times and EconoTimes.
Timeline of Events
- Sept. 19, 2025 — Presidential proclamation/orders impose $100,000 H-1B fee.
- Fall 2025 — Initial legal challenges and industry objections follow the proclamation.
- Dec. 12–13, 2025 — California and other state attorneys general file suit in Massachusetts federal court.
- Mid-December 2025 — States allege DHS exceeded statutory authority and bypassed required rulemaking.
- Late 2025 — Litigation proceeds; courts to consider administrative authority and statutory fee limits.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 0
- Left Leaning:
- 2
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 33%, Center 67%, Right 0%
Tech companies, universities and hospitals would benefit if courts block the fee because it preserves lower hiring costs and continued access to skilled foreign workers needed for operations and services.
The Trump administration and proponents of the fee face legal and operational setbacks as multiple state-led lawsuits seek to enjoin implementation and challenge administrative authority.
After reading and researching latest news.... The litigation asserts the DHS-imposed $100,000 H-1B fee, issued by presidential proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025, exceeds statutory authority and bypassed notice-and-comment rulemaking; states filed suit in Massachusetts federal court in mid-December seeking injunctive relief to halt implementation pending judicial review and potential remedies.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
California AG sues Trump Admin over $100k H-1B visa fee, citing legality issues
KRCR Social News XYZFrom Center
States Sue to Block Trump's $100,000 H‑1B Fee
Market Screener The Korea Times The Straits Times EconoTimesFrom Right
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