A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, striking down the policy implemented to discourage foreign worker immigration. The ruling, which is in line with 20 states' lawsuit, cites a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act as a reason for overstepping federal authority. This decision could have implications on access to skilled labor across various industries and sets up further legal battles regarding this program.
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