$BTC $ETH $ZEC 【Breaking】20 states collectively sue Trump! $100,000 visa fee ignites legal battle

This matter has escalated!

California, New York, Illinois, and 17 other states across the U.S. have joined forces to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court, directly challenging the legality of the proposed "$100,000 H-1B visa fee."

"The president has no authority to collect this money!"

California Attorney General Rob Bonta firmly stated: The law clearly stipulates that visa fees can only be used to cover approval costs, and the outrageous $100,000 fee is "completely absurd." He emphasized that this fee authority lies with Congress, and the president's word is not enough.

Trump: Only "top talent"

In the face of controversy, Trump made it clear as early as September that the significant increase in visa fees is to ensure that the individuals brought into the U.S. are "high-skilled and irreplaceable" talent. Previously, companies typically paid fees in the thousands of dollars range.

What is H-1B? Why is it crucial for technology?

This is the main work visa for foreign professionals in the U.S., especially a "lifeline" for tech companies. Giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have long relied on it to recruit engineers and other high-end talent.

Businesses and academia cry out in pain

The plaintiffs pointed out that the exorbitant fees will deliver a harsh blow to multiple sectors, including education and healthcare—creating unnecessary economic burdens and exacerbating labor shortages. Previously, organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Association of University Professors had already filed lawsuits.

Latest twist

In response to the overwhelming wave of lawsuits, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services quietly took a step back at the end of October, significantly narrowing the applicability of the high fees: they will not apply to current holders and will not affect applicants before September 21.

A confrontation over talent, law, and power is unfolding across the U.S. #加密市场反弹 #山寨季将至？