Trump's $100K H-1B Fee Is Unauthorized Tax, Judge Rules

By Britain Eakin · June 8, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT

A Massachusetts federal judge ruled Monday that President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa payment constitutes a tax that Congress did not authorize the president to impose, declaring the fee unlawful and...

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Case Information

Case Title

State of California et al v. Noem et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-13829

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

December 12, 2025