Trump Dealt Blow as H-1B Fee Deemed Unauthorized Tax
Summary
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa is an unauthorized tax and cannot be imposed by the executive branch. The judge said only Congress has the power to tax, and the fee violated the separation of powers under the Constitution.Key Facts
- President Trump introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications in September.
- The fee was intended to ensure visas go to highly skilled individuals who benefit the U.S.
- A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the fee, calling it an unauthorized tax.
- The judge said taxing power belongs only to Congress, not the President.
- The fee generates revenue and is imposed on lawful activity, which makes it a tax.
- The executive branch can set rules and restrictions on visas but cannot impose taxes.
- Reports suggested the number of new H-1B applications dropped after the fee started.
- The ruling focused on constitutional separation of powers between Congress and the President.
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