Applaud States Standing Up to Trump’s Illegal H-1B Fee

Twenty states are standing up for the rule of law, economic stability, and America’s future workforce by suing the Trump administration over its unlawful $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the lawsuit challenges a policy that exceeds what Congress authorized and threatens to deepen labor shortages in critical fields like health care, education, research, and public service.

These attorneys general are making a simple but powerful point: no president can rewrite immigration law by proclamation. The new fee would make it harder for employers to hire doctors, nurses, teachers, and engineers — hurting communities, patients, and local economies while undermining the very purpose of the H-1B program.

Add your name to applaud these states for defending constitutional limits, protecting essential workers, and standing up for a fair, lawful immigration system that strengthens — not weakens — our economy.