Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Jun 8, 2026 6:21 PM

A $100,000 fee for H-1B visas was the only way to stop tech giants from outsourcing high-skilled roles, but a judge just ruled it unlawful. This massive charge would have forced companies to prioritize domestic talent, yet opponents claim it would only push innovation to other countries. Should we be taxing foreign hiring to protect American jobs, or is such a steep price tag a death sentence for our global tech lead? Was the judge right to kill the fee, or do we actually need it?
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