What specific actions by Justice Alexandre de Moraes led to the lawsuit by Trump Media and Rumble?

Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued orders to suspend U.S.-based accounts on Rumble, which Trump Media and Rumble claim is censorship and violates First Amendment rights. Moraes targeted accounts he labeled as 'anti-democratic' and sought to remove content from a specific political dissident.

How does this lawsuit relate to the recent indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro?

The lawsuit was filed shortly after charges against Jair Bolsonaro were sent to Brazil's highest court. While the lawsuit directly addresses censorship allegations against Justice de Moraes, it coincides with broader political tensions involving Bolsonaro, a Trump ally.

What are the implications of this lawsuit for free speech and international legal jurisdiction?

The lawsuit raises concerns about the jurisdictional limits of foreign courts and the potential for international legal overreach. It seeks to ensure that U.S. companies are governed by U.S. law and that foreign courts cannot unilaterally dictate what speech is allowed on American platforms.

What role does Truth Social play in this lawsuit, and how could it be affected by Justice de Moraes's orders?

Truth Social, owned by Trump Media & Technology Group, relies on Rumble's services for its operations. Compliance with de Moraes's orders could disrupt Truth Social's functionality within the United States, as it would impact Rumble's ability to host Truth Social content.

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Trump Media and Rumble Sue Brazilian Justice Over Censorship Allegations

Trump Media and Rumble have filed a lawsuit against Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes, alleging censorship of right-wing voices and infringing on free speech rights.

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The lawsuit refers to him only as “Political Dissident A, a conservative Brazilian commentator and blogger” who “fled Brazil for the US in 2021 after he was charged with various crimes for the simple act of giving voice to information that Moraes found upsetting and labelled ‘disinformation.’”
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Trump Media and fellow conservative social media company Rumble sued Justice Alexandre de Moraes and accused him of illegally trying to censor a "well-known politically outspoken user" of Rumble with orders to suspend that user's U.S.-based accounts, CNBC reported.
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Feb 19th, 2025, 6:21 PM ET

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Trump Media and Rumble have filed a federal lawsuit in Tampa against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of illegally censoring a Brazilian commentator living in the U.S. The lawsuit follows Moraes's recent indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for alleged coup attempts. The plaintiffs argue that Moraes's orders, which risk penalties for Rumble, violate First Amendment rights and threaten the operational integrity of Truth Social. Experts suggest the lawsuit serves to pressure Brazil against regulating social media.

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