Judge Blocks $100K Visa Fee

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked President Trump’s controversial $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled workers, calling it an unlawful tax that exceeds presidential authority. The ruling, by Judge Leo Sorokin, reinforces that Congress—not the President—holds power to impose taxes, unless explicitly granted otherwise. The fee, part of the H-1B program for tech and healthcare professionals, faced legal challenge from 20 states including California and New York, who argued it violated constitutional boundaries. The Department of Homeland Security condemned the decision as “judicial activism,” but the judge’s order effectively cancels the fee for now, sparking debate over executive overreach in immigration policy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ccf07924982faf6f