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Digital Rights Group and Labor Unions File Lawsuit Over Alleged Social Media Monitoring of Legal Immigrants

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the Trump administration is conducting widespread social media monitoring of legal U.S. residents. The lawsuit claims the government is using AI to scan posts for disfavored political viewpoints and threatening visa revocation for certain expressions.

Lawsuit Alleges Widespread Social Media Surveillance

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging unconstitutional surveillance of legal residents’ social media activities, according to court documents reviewed by reporters. The digital rights organization, joined by three major labor unions, claims the government is conducting mass monitoring of virtually all non-citizens legally residing in the United States.

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Business Groups Challenge Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee in Legal Battle

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Tech executives including Elon Musk and Satya Nadella oppose the measure, while administration officials defend it as protection for American workers. The legal battle highlights deep divisions over skilled immigration policy.

Legal Challenge to Visa Fee Implementation

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s implementation of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, according to court documents reviewed by reporters. The business organization, which represents more than 3 million American companies, argues the fee would “inflict significant harm on American businesses” if implemented, forcing them to either dramatically increase labor costs or hire fewer highly skilled employees.