A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups has filed a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco to block President Donald Trump’s order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. According to the lawsuit, the administration’s move effectively transformed the H-1B program into a “pay-to-play” system that threatens fairness, innovation, and U.S. competitiveness. The White House defended the measure, with spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stating it was a lawful effort to discourage abuse of the visa system and protect American wages. The H-1B program provides 65,000 visas annually, plus an additional 20,000 for workers with advanced degrees. Critics argue the visas depress wages, while businesses emphasize they fill critical skill shortages in the American workforce.