Judge Jeffrey S. White of the U.S. District Court of Northern
California granted a preliminary injunction filed by several
associations that had challenged the validity of President
Trump's Proclamation 10052, which suspended the issuance of
nonimmigrant work visas (particularly J, L, and H category visas)
in June of 2020 for a period lasting until December 13, 2020, or
longer if necessary." According to the Trump administration,
the basis for the proclamation was that the entry of such workers
presents a significant threat to employment opportunities for
Americans affected by the extraordinary economic disruptions caused
by the COVID-19 outbreak."
Microsoft, Exxon Mobile, and Amazon, all members of the
association, contended that Trump exceeded his authority, arguing
that the Proclamation would actually cause severe labor shortages.
Judge White agreed, noting that the President's authority to
suspend or restrict immigration applies only when national security
or
