Former LSU guard Last-Tear Poa can move forward with NIL lawsuit, federal judge says

Former LSU women’s basketball guard Last-Tear Poa now can move forward with the first-of-its-kind lawsuit she filed in 2024 to challenge her NIL earning restrictions.

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson denied a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) motion to dismiss the suit, which has raised questions about the financial opportunities available to international athletes in the modern age of collegiate sports.

College athletes born in the U.S. can earn compensation both directly from their schools and from any endorsement deals they sign. It’s unclear, however, if international athletes such as Poa are afforded that same earning potential. Current U.S. policy places tight limits on the employment opportunities they can pursue without jeopardizing their immigration status.

“I think (the ruling) is a step in the right direction,” said Ksenia Maiorova, one of Poa’s lawyers.




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