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Trump's Immigration Policies Spark Controversy and Legal Battles

1/19/2026

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The U.S. administration under U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented strict immigration policies.
A federal judge upheld the Trump administration's authority to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
The administration paused visa processing for 75 countries, mainly affecting migrants from Africa and Asia, while favoring wealthy foreigners.
The administration suspended the diversity-lottery visa program and sought to end birthright citizenship, part of a broader trend.

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Story summary

The U.S. administration under U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented strict immigration policies.
A federal judge upheld the Trump administration's authority to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
The administration paused visa processing for 75 countries, mainly affecting migrants from Africa and Asia, while favoring wealthy foreigners.
The administration suspended the diversity-lottery visa program and sought to end birthright citizenship, part of a broader trend.