University professors are suing the Trump administration over a “Gold Card” visa program that expedites alien entry for those who can pay $1 million. 

The American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging the program violates the Immigration and Nationality Act by prioritizing applicants’ wealth over merit. 

The lawsuit calls for the court to declare the Gold Card program unlawful and to halt its enforcement.

The complaint says the program effectively sells U.S. residency to the wealthy, even though federal law calls for prioritizing scientists, researchers, engineers, and other professionals based on merit. 

“The Gold Card, which........

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