The president of the (Supreme Federal Court), gave approval to the AGU (Attorney General of the Union) for the body to defend Brazil in actions filed by the Trump Media group and the platform against the minister.
In response to a query from the AGU, a body headed by , Fachin stated that, in addition to the “individual figure of STF minister”, the “independence of the Brazilian Judiciary, the integrity of the Rule of Law in Brazil and, ultimately, national sovereignty itself” are at stake.
The judge also said in the letter, dated Tuesday (2), that he considers it “opportune and necessary for the Federal Attorney General’s Office to take the appropriate measures to defend the Brazilian State
in the context of actions filed in the United States of America”.
The lawsuit is pending in the District Court of Florida and asks that Moraes be held accountable for decisions that were interpreted as “gag orders” and censorship against American companies and citizens.
On May 22, the US Court authorized the judge’s summons by email. According to the decision, attempts at formal notification through international cooperation between the two countries were frustrated. e-mail. Once the summons has been served, there will be a 21-day period for submitting a response, under penalty of default being declared.
In recent weeks, as the Sheet showed, Fachin comes to preserve the autonomy and prerogatives of the Supreme Court. The measures are being discussed with the AGU 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.
In the case of Rumble, the process revolves around a decision made by Moraes for the platform to permanently close the account of Bolsonarist Allan dos Santos and prevent the creation of new profiles.
As the determination was not fulfilled, the minister ordered, in 2025, to suspend the video platform throughout Brazilian territory. De Luca claims that Moraes acted illegally, without a legal basis.
