California v. Noem
Case Overview
A coalition of states sued the Trump administration over the changes to the H-1B visa program which would require the employers of workers on a H-1B visa to pay the federal government $100,000.
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The Application
The plaintiff states challenge the H-1B fee increase as potentially exceeding the Secretary's statutory authority under immigration law and as insufficiently justified under APA standards. The administration must demonstrate the policy is rationally connected to stated objectives and was adopted through proper procedures.
The Conclusion
The case is active as of June 2026, filed in December 2025. The litigation remains in early stages with resolution pending judicial review of the challenged executive action.
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