The spokesman for the United States Secretariat states that Alexandre De Moraes has abused his authority by authorizing “unjust preventive arrests”.
The Department of the State Government of the United States declared Thursday (31/7) that the Minister of the Supreme Court (Stf) Alexandre de Moraes is a “activist judge” and a “evil foreign actor” who abuses his position as authority to undermine the freedom of expression of US citizens.
The United States government has not excluded new sanctions against Brazilians, but has not provided concrete evidence on new measures.
The statements were made by Tommy Pigott, spokesman for the secretary of state Marco Rubio, during an interview with journalists in Washington.
“On July 31, Secretary Rubio announced American sanctions against the Federal Supreme Court Minister Alexandre De Moraes, who used his position to authorize arbitrary preventive arrests and undermining freedom of expression,” said Pigott.
“Moraes has abused his authority by committing himself in a politically motivated effort to silence political critics by issuing secret orders, forcing online platforms – including American social media companies – forbidden people for the publication of protected speeches [pelo direito à liberdade de expressão]. “
The United States imposed new penalties against Moraes on Wednesday (30/7) using the Global Law of Magnitsky of the most serious available for foreigners who punish Washington who consider the authors of serious violations of human rights and corruption practices.
Punishments include the blockade of US goods and accounts in addition to the ban on entry into the United States territory. A judicial process is not necessary: the measures can be adopted by the administrative Act, on the basis of reports of international organizations, press or testimonies.
To the question on what would be the greatest threat of Moraes for the Americans, the spokesman of the American secretary of state declared “Moraes is an activist judge who abused his authority”.
An example of alleged abuses mentioned by Pigott was the authorization of “unjust arrests”.
“The actions taken by the Moraes affect individuals and the American legal entities and the United States do not tolerate evil foreign actors who abuse their positions as authority to undermine the freedom of expression of US citizens”.
He also responded to speculation on the possibility of sanctions on other individuals or even travel restrictions and seen to the Brazilians, also during the 2026 world cup period, which will have games in the United States, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
“I will not prevail in preview what we can have in terms of new penalties or other actions. What I can say is just highlighting this action [contra Moraes] And again, he underlines how seriously we take it, “said Pigott.
He said he had nothing to declare diplomatic efforts between Brazil and the United States to solve the crisis between the two countries.
He also highlighted the declaration given by Rubio in X, that the actions of the United States government are “a warning for those who [estão atropelando] the fundamental rights of theirs [cidadãos]”And that judicial” Togas cannot protect them. “
Source: Terra
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