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Brazil
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Brazilian judge sentences parents to prison for homeschooling their daughters
Parents who chose to homeschool their two daughters convicted of “intellectual neglect” and sentenced to 50 days in prison in first criminal prosecution of home educators in the country. Conviction is part of a broader pattern of parental rights concerns in Brazil; ADF…
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WIN: Court dismisses charges against Brazilian veterinary student facing 10 years in prison for “transphobic” social media posts
Brazilian Federal Regional Court unanimously clears Isadora Borges of all charges of “transphobia.” ADF International provides legal support to Borges and other similar cases as Brazil’s censorship crisis escalates. BRASÍLIA (13 March 2026) — Yesterday,…
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Brazilian commentator under criminal investigation again for “transphobic” social media posts
Brazilian social media commentator Nine Borges has been summoned to appear before police on Feb. 25 following new investigation into her social media. Borges’ case highlights government efforts in Brazil to censor peaceful online expression; ADF International…
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Brazilian Veterinary Student Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Social Media Comments on Gender Ideology
Brazilian woman is facing criminal prosecution for comments shared on social media gender ideology; hearing is set for February 10. Case highlights Brazil’s escalating censorship of peaceful expression; ADF International is providing legal support in her defence. BRASÍLIA…
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As Rumble Returns to Brazil, International Free Speech Expert Investigates Brazilian Censorship Crisis with Visit
Rumble returns to Brazil just before Special Rapporteur for Free Expression meets with Brazilian lawmakers to investigate Brazil’s free speech violations. ADF International is representing five Brazilian lawmakers before the Inter-American Commission, asking the body…
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Brazilian legislators challenge unlawful state censorship at international body
Left to right: Senator Eduardo Girao, Members of the Chamber of Deputies Marcel Van Hattem, Adriana Ventura, Ricardo Salles and Gilson Marques. WASHINGTON, DC (20 December 2024) In light of the ongoing state-driven censorship crisis…
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WIN: Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously rejects attempt to ban religious symbols from public buildings
Win for religious freedom as country’s highest court rejected attempt to ban religious symbols such as crucifixes from public spaces on the basis of “hurt emotions” ADF International submitted a “friend of the court”…
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𝕏 back online in Brazil after a 39-day blockade
Justice Alexandre De Moraes lifts ban on social media platform following conclusion of national elections Brazilians prevented from engaging in online conversations during election period ADF International, who have filed petition before Inter-American Commission on…
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Liz Truss, Michael Shellenberger, join over 100 free speech champions in condemning ban on “X” in Brazil
International journalists, politicians and thought-leaders sign open letter to Brazilian congress: “Freedom of expression is not negotiable” Five Attorneys General, Lord David Frost, Eva Vlaardingerbroek, David Starkey CBE, Rod Dreher, Babylon Bee’s Seth Dillon, Senior…
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Brazil, Elon Musk, X, and Censorship: What You Need to Know
The Brazilian Supreme Court blatantly violated free speech rights by banning X after the company’s chairman, Elon Musk, declined to censor disfavored views. This story originally appeared in Alliance Defending Freedom on 6 September 2024…
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