News reports, social media platform X

Brazil's Alexandre de Moraes Faces Criticism for August 8 Order to Suspend Social Media Accounts

Aug 31, 2024, 09:55 PM

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has come under scrutiny for allegedly violating Brazilian law by ordering the immediate suspension of several accounts on the social media platform X. The order, issued on August 8, 2024, demanded the blocking of high-profile Brazilian accounts, including that of a sitting Senator, without citing any illegal content from these accounts. This action has raised concerns about judicial overreach and the violation of freedom of speech in Brazil. The Brazilian Constitution emphasizes the protection of free speech, which critics argue has been undermined by de Moraes' directive.