Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes came out in defense of his colleague of Toga Alexandre de Moraes after a sanction imposed by the United States (USA).
According to Gilmar, the work of Moraes is fundamental to preserve Brazilian democracy. He cited the scammer to kill authorities and nullify the election.
“Given the unjust attacks, I declare full support to Minister Alexandre de Moraes. By conducting courage and disassessing the role of rapporteur of cases involving serious accusations, such as a plan to kill judges and political opponents and the attempt to subversion of the election outcome, Minister Alexander has rendered fundamental service to the preservation of our democracy,”, said Mendes on a social network at night this Wednesday (30).
Also according to the court colleague, the Supreme Court will not be intimidated by the US threats. “It is important to say: the independence of the Brazilian judiciary is an unenforceable value, and the Federal Supreme Court will continue to fulfill its duties,” he added.
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Magnitsky law
Yesterday, Moraes was sanctioned by the United Statesthrough Magnitsky lawby his work as a rapporteur of the process that investigates attempted coup d’état in Brazil after the 2022 presidential elections and for their performance in the US digital platforms.
On a social network, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanction against Moraes serves as a warning to other authorities. “Judicial togas cannot protect them,” he threatened.
According to experts, the impact of sanctions on Moraes should be reduced Because the minister has no goods in the US, nor does it usually travel to the country. The sanction blocks goods and companies of the person sanctioned in the US country.
Dino and STF
Another Supreme Minister who came out in defense of Moraes was Flávio Dino, who pointed out that he only does his work honestly and according to the Constitution. “And their decisions are judged and confirmed by the competent board (plenary or 1st class of the STF),” he said Dino on a social network.
In a note, the STF also came out in defense Minister Moraes after the sanctions. “All decisions made by the rapporteur of the case have been confirmed by the competent collegiate. The Federal Supreme Court will not deviate from its role in fulfilling the country’s constitution and laws, which ensure all involved due process and fair trial,” said STF institutional note.
