Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unconstitutional Tax

An Obama-appointed federal judge has ruled that President Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas exceeds executive authority and functions as an unauthorized tax. This decision halts the administration's attempt to overhaul the visa program and imposes significant financial costs on employers seeking foreign talent. The ruling highlights ongoing legal tensions between executive power and congressional authority over taxation and immigration policy.