Sanctions

U.S. Targets Judge’s Wife with Sanctions Amid Bolsonaro Corruption Probe

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Washington, D.C. — The United States government has announced the imposition of sanctions against the spouse of a prominent Brazilian judge known for spearheading the corruption trials of former President Jair Bolsonaro. This measure underscores ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Brazil over judicial and political matters. The sanctions target the wife of Judge Sérgio Moro, who gained international recognition for his role in the high-profile investigation known as Operation Car Wash. This scandal revealed extensive corruption within Brazil’s political elite and led to numerous convictions, including that of Bolsonaro. With these sanctions, the U.S. … Read more

U.S. Department of State Targets Support Network of Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes with New Sanctions

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has announced the imposition of sanctions targeting a network associated with Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law in Brazil. The decision is part of broader efforts to hold accountable entities involved in undermining democratic institutions globally. These sanctions come amid rising tensions surrounding Moraes’ role in various high-profile cases, including those related to political corruption and misinformation. The Department of State has highlighted that Judge Moraes has been instrumental in upholding the integrity of Brazil’s electoral process … Read more

Professional Ethics at Stake: Hong Kong Disbars Activist Lawyer Kevin Yam for Controversial Sanctions Call

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Hong Kong—The Law Society of Hong Kong has clarified that its decision to disallow Kevin Yam, an Australia-based lawyer and prominent activist, from practicing law in the city was not influenced by his political views. Instead, the society emphasized that the ruling stemmed from professional misconduct findings made by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. On Monday, the Law Society defended its stance following the tribunal’s determination that Yam’s actions constituted “grave and serious” misconduct. Charges against him arose after he called on the United States to impose sanctions on judges and prosecutors involved in politically sensitive … Read more

Judge Dismisses Law Professor Amy Wax’s Lawsuit Challenging UPenn Sanctions for Bias

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who argued that the university’s disciplinary actions against her were rooted in bias. Wax’s legal action sought to contest sanctions following her public comments on race and diversity in higher education. The judge ruled that her claims did not meet the necessary legal standards to proceed. Wax, who has faced scrutiny for her controversial statements, contended that the sanctions imposed on her were unjust and part of a broader pattern of discrimination against her … Read more