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For the second time this week, a federal judge ruled against the Trump administration in a case challenging a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that amended wage requirements for the H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa categories and for permanent labor certifications (PERM). The court issued a limited injunction, ordering DOL to stop enforcing the rule against the plaintiffs in the case.
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BAL Analysis: BAL continues to review this week’s rulings and to monitor DOL and DHS for guidance in response to this week’s rulings. A third lawsuit challenging the DOL rule remains pending in federal court in Washington, DC. BAL will provide more information as it becomes available.
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