Trump & Vance Target Microsoft, Adobe and Elite Universities in Immigration Crackdown
Friday, October 9, 2026
The Trump administration is taking action against alleged abuses of federal employment immigration programs. JD Vance announces the suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and several major IT outsourcing firms from the PERM labor certification process, while nine universities, including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, face investigations into alleged J-1 visa abuses. Larry O’Connor breaks down the announcements, the administration’s allegations about American workers being displaced, and the implications for Big Tech and higher education.
