The (Federal Supreme Court) and the federal government are evaluating measures to protect the minister, after the Trump Media group and the platform notified the judge about a lawsuit filed against him in the .
The lawsuit pending in the District Court of Florida asks that Moraes be held accountable for decisions that were interpreted as “gag orders” and censorship against American companies and citizens.
On Friday (22), the US Court authorized the summons to take place by email. According to her, attempts at formal notification through international cooperation between the two countries were frustrated.
A Sheet found that the email has already been sent to Moraes’ office, as announced on social media by Rumble and Trump Media’s lawyer, Martin De Luca. The minister did not comment.
The president of the STF, , is examining the appropriate legal mechanisms to preserve the court’s autonomy and prerogatives. The measures are being discussed with the (Attorney General of the Union) and the Ministry of Justice.
The initial assessment is that a Brazilian judge cannot be personally responsible for decisions made in the exercise of his position, as the national legal system protects judicial independence.
A magistrate heard by the Sheet states that an order issued by a STF minister, even if monocratic (individual), is an institutional decision and cannot be interpreted as the personal point of view of whoever signs it.
Furthermore, this minister observes that the majority of Moraes’ decisions have been endorsed by a collegiate body — that is, if a case against the rapporteur was applicable, it would also be possible against all the others who voted in the same direction.
People close to Fachin also point out that the Organic Law of the Judiciary and the CPC (Civil Procedure Code) only provide for the judge’s personal liability in exceptional cases, such as when he acts in office through fraud or fraud.
It revolves around a decision for Rumble to permanently close the account of Bolsonarista Allan dos Santos and prevent the creation of new profiles.
Rumble did not comply with the decision and, as a result, the STF minister ordered, in 2025, the video platform to be suspended throughout Brazilian territory. De Luca claims that Moraes acted illegally, without a legal basis.
The AGU called its office in the USA to monitor the case. The body acted as Moraes’ legal representative in this action, considering that the minister represents the Brazilian State.
