Brazil's Supreme Court Set to Decide on Banning Social Media Platform X
On Monday, Brazil's Supreme Court is set to vote on whether to confirm a ruling by Justice Alexandre de Moraes that would suspend the social media platform X throughout the country. This ruling was enacted after X did not adhere to a court order requiring the appointment of a legal representative in Brazil. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between the platform and the Brazilian judiciary concerning regulatory compliance.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court of Brazil is scheduled for a vote that will determine the future of the social media service X in the nation. They will consider whether to uphold or reverse Justice Alexandre de Moraes' recent decision to block X in the country for not appointing a local legal representative, as required by Brazilian laws.
Justice de Moraes initially provided X a 24-hour deadline on August 28 to comply with the requirement to appoint a representative, which the company failed to meet. As a result, on the early morning of August 31, access to X was cut off in Brazil, impacting one of its significant user bases.
The conflict between X and the Brazilian judiciary has been escalating due to the platform's continuous refusal to adhere to court orders to take down accounts purportedly involved in the dissemination of misinformation and hate speech.
Justice de Moraes, who serves in the court's first chamber, has been publicly critical of X for months due to its non-compliance with orders to block profiles promoting pro-coup content or activities that threaten democratic practices. Supporting his view, Chief Justice Luis Roberto Barroso stated, "a company unwilling to follow Brazil's legal requirements cannot operate within the country."
Moreover, the court has levied hefty fines on X, totaling 18 million Real, due to its repeated violations. Justice de Moraes has pointed to the platform's continued defiance, non-payment of fines, and its role in facilitating extremist groups that propagate harmful and anti-democratic narratives, especially with the 2024 municipal elections on the horizon.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
Justice de Moraes initially provided X a 24-hour deadline on August 28 to comply with the requirement to appoint a representative, which the company failed to meet. As a result, on the early morning of August 31, access to X was cut off in Brazil, impacting one of its significant user bases.
The conflict between X and the Brazilian judiciary has been escalating due to the platform's continuous refusal to adhere to court orders to take down accounts purportedly involved in the dissemination of misinformation and hate speech.
Justice de Moraes, who serves in the court's first chamber, has been publicly critical of X for months due to its non-compliance with orders to block profiles promoting pro-coup content or activities that threaten democratic practices. Supporting his view, Chief Justice Luis Roberto Barroso stated, "a company unwilling to follow Brazil's legal requirements cannot operate within the country."
Moreover, the court has levied hefty fines on X, totaling 18 million Real, due to its repeated violations. Justice de Moraes has pointed to the platform's continued defiance, non-payment of fines, and its role in facilitating extremist groups that propagate harmful and anti-democratic narratives, especially with the 2024 municipal elections on the horizon.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
