A US federal judge has just overturned the $100,000 tax imposed by Donald Trump The ruling concerns H-1B visas, intended for skilled foreign workers in the technology sector. This decision represents another legal setback for the US president, following recent challenges to his tariffs. Some twenty states had filed lawsuits contesting these fees, which they deemed excessive.
A measure deemed illegal by the courts
Donald Trump introduced this measure last September with the stated goal of prioritizing employment for American workers. The president argued that the H-1B program was being misused and was being used to replace domestic employees with cheaper foreign labor. However, these visas allow American companies to recruit foreign talent with specific qualifications, particularly in high-tech sectors.
The imposed fee represented a considerable increase compared to the usual fees for these work visas. The federal judge's decision fully vindicates the plaintiff states, which denounced the illegality of this tax. This reversal comes amidst challenges to several economic and immigration policies implemented by the Trump administration in federal courts.
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