In fight over H-1B visas Donald Trump points to Presidential authority

The Trump administration said a lawsuit seeking to throw out immigration restrictions, including those on H-1B visas used by technology workers, would “cut at the heart” of the president’s legal authority over border control when it is needed most.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is in sharp conflict with several U.S. business groups over the visa restrictions, especially those issued to highly skilled workers with expertise in specialty fields.