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Rio de Janeiro Governor Cláudio Castro to Challenge Lula's December 24 Police Use of Force Decree in STF

Dec 25, 2024, 09:49 PM

Cláudio Castro, the Governor of Rio de Janeiro, announced plans to challenge a recent decree issued by President Lula regarding police use of force. Castro intends to file a lawsuit in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to overturn the decree, which he argues imposes restrictive rules on police operations. The decree was published on December 24, 2024, and has drawn criticism from various state governors, with Castro highlighting concerns over its implications for law enforcement. The governor's legal action reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over policing policies.