The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned a Brazilian justice after he used a series of court orders to reportedly target conservative officials and their supporters. Brazilian Supreme

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The US Treasury issued new sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, known for his role in the trial of Brazil's former far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, and his order to shut down X in 2024.