Platform states that US measure against STF minister is a milestone against “abuse” and in defense of freedom of expression
A, by Elon Musk, praised on Friday (8.ago.2025) the decision of the Donald Trump government of, of the Supreme Court (Supreme Court), under revoking for the United States.
In an official statement, the X stated that the measure establishes a “precedent” to contain abuses of authorities and protect freedom of expression.
Since 2024, the company accuses Moraes since 2024, a “censorship campaign” that included the suspension of the platform in Brazil for refusing to comply with confidential orders to remove accounts from politicians and critical journalists to the minister.
According to the note, that of the STF of declaring unconstitutional Article 19 of the Internet Civil Mark has eliminated essential protection for providers and increased risks to freedom of online expression.
The statement also cites actions from other governments – as the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia and India – which, according to the platform, adopt measures that threaten free discourse.
Ox said US combat to this “authoritarian advance” is critical to preserving the open internet and ensuring democratic values.
This is the full statement:
“In an era when government regulations threaten global discourse, X applauds the daring actions of Trump administration to protect freedom of expression. Free manifestation is a pillar from democracy, but governments around the world increasingly use their power to silence dissent, often aiming at American platforms and citizens.
“Recent events in Brazil highlight this crisis. Federal Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes led a campaign for censorship and violation of due process, including the XI ban on 2024 for refusing to fulfill secret orders to disable accounts of politicians and journalists – which criticized Moraes and their allies. More recently, the Brazilian Supreme Court declared unconstitutional Article 19 of the Internet Civil Mark, which guaranteed limited protections of responsibility for intermediaries. This decision eliminates a fundamental safeguard for freedom of online expression and reinforces a broader standard of concern.
“Although Moraes’ actions exemplify extreme abuse, similar threats persist elsewhere. In the European Union, the Digital Services Act Law is used as a tool for global censorship, breaking freedom of expression, as documented by the US State Department and Congress reports. Successfully challenging these abuses in justice to protect expression. In India, government efforts to repress freedom of expression led to continuous legal battles like X. The UK online security law requires platforms to remove harmful content and verify age, facing criticism of defenders of freedom of expression and privacy.
“Ox praises the decisive response of the Trump administration to the excess of the Brazilian Supreme Court, sanctioning Moraes under the Global Magnitsky law and revoking his visa. These actions establish a precedent for a broader dissuasion.
“The US government wages a global battle to defend freedom of expression against a growing wave of autocratic decisions and international regulations that favor the control of thought over individual freedom. Supporting these efforts is crucial. They fight global pressures by protecting democratic freedoms and values in the United States and worldwide. By confronting abuses such as Brazil, UK, and others, it preserves the open internet. and inspires free speech around the world.
