A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee hike for H-1B work visas, ruling it exceeded congressional authority. - The fee was raised from $215 to $100,000 in September without congressional approval.
- The judge sided with 20 states that argued the policy harmed hiring in education, research, and healthcare. - The ruling contradicts an earlier decision that had kept the fee in effect until September.
The decision is a win for tech companies and universities that rely on the program, but the administration may appeal.