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US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston made the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the steep fee, that was announced by Trump in September last year.

Inside Madison Square Garden, after a few chants of "USA, USA, USA" for the flag, Trump was booed loudly when he was shown on the large video screens during the national anthem.

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In New York City, few traditions are more sacred than complaining about traffic and berating politicians. Donald Trump, the first US President to attend an NBA final, managed to trigger both on Monday night.

US President Donald Trump has criticised a federal court ruling that scrapped the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling judges a threat to the country. The verdict could have major implications for skilled foreign workers, including thousands of Indians.

A federal court has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling the massive price hike an unlawful tax that lacked congressional approval.

TOI correspondent from Washington: A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday struck down President Donald Trump's controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling that the administration lacked the legal authority to impose what the court described as an unauthorised tax on employers seeking to hire highly skilled foreign workers.

US President Donald Trump became the first sitting American president to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday, but his historic appearance at New York's Madison Square Garden was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd as he watched Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Judge struck down the application fee, calling it an unlawful tax. The ruling offers relief to firms relying on skilled foreign workers as the administration prepares an appeal.

The H-1B program offers 65,000 visas annually, with another 20,000 visas for workers with advanced degrees, approved for three to six years.

US District Judge Leo Sorokin made the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee announced by Trump in September. | World News