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Moist Esports Takes Legal Action Against US Immigration

Popular YouTuber MoistCr1tikal's Moist Esports initiates legal proceedings against the US Immigration Department.
Moist Esports Takes Legal Action Against US Immigration

Highlights

  • Moist Esports is suing the US Department of Immigration due to visa complications affecting its Apex Legends team.
  • The team had to release players before a major tournament due to visa issues, sparking the lawsuit.
  • Allegations of corruption within the US government were raised by owner MoistCr1tikal in response to the visa problems.

Moist Esports has taken a decisive step by filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Immigration regarding visa challenges faced by its Apex Legends team. The organization, spearheaded by the renowned YouTuber MoistCr1tikal, was established in 2021 and boasted a diverse range of esports players. While initially solely owned by Cr1tikal, fellow streamer Ludwig later joined, aiding in signing a Valorant team. However, a recent visa issue with the Apex Legends squad has led to legal action against the US government.

Although not a giant in the esports realm, Moist Esports has achieved success in various games. The Rocket League team has notably excelled, winning a major tournament in 2022. The Apex Legends squad joined the Apex Legends Global Series in 2023, a premier competitive platform for the battle royale genre. Yet, visa complications prompted Moist Esports to pursue legal recourse against the US Department of Immigration.

As per Dexerto, Moist Esports owner MoistCr1tikal announced the lawsuit against the Immigration Department in a recent YouTube video. Cr1tikal criticized the immigration agent's dubious arguments, claiming the team's ranking was questioned unfairly. Due to visa issues, the team was released before the event to ensure participation. The denial of ESTA visas to Australian players, deemed usually easy to acquire, further fueled the dispute.

Moist Esports Engages in Legal Battle with US Immigration Department

While emphasizing the team's plight, Cr1tikal also criticized the Immigration Department's handling of the situation. The organization's legal team expressed bewilderment at the process, hinting at potential errors by the agent. Allegations of inherent corruption within the US system were raised, with Moist Esports anticipating no compensation from the lawsuit. The primary objective of the lawsuit is to overturn visa rejections for the Apex Legends team.

Moist Esports' bold legal action concerning its Apex Legends roster coincides with the game's upcoming competitive season. Alter, a new character with unique terrain-manipulation abilities, has been unveiled. Season 21 introduces significant modifications to the

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