US Court Upholds Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee; Appeal Filed

• US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled President Donald Trump had legal authority to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
• Judge Howell, an Obama appointee, dismissed arguments by the US Chamber of Commerce, stating Trump acted under "express statutory authority."
• The fee, announced in September, is part of Trump's broader effort to curb H-1B visa program abuse.
• The US Chamber of Commerce has filed an appeal, challenging the District Court's decision.
• A litigation analyst noted that even a judge tough on Trump found no legal defects, suggesting higher courts might concur.

Why It Matters: A US court upheld Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, but the legal battle continues on appeal.