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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

Fear and Uncertainty Rise Among Immigration Advocates as Trump Administration Targets Legal Representation in Deportation Cases

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SAN FRANCISCO — A significant transformation is unfolding within the United States immigration courts as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to increase deportations of undocumented immigrants. Tensions are rising as immigration judges and legal representatives express apprehension regarding potential repercussions for adhering to established procedures. This unease was exacerbated following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in March, which alleged that immigration attorneys were training clients to provide false information in asylum applications. The directive tasked the U.S. Attorney General with identifying misconduct, including “frivolous” legal actions, and it threatened sanctions against attorneys … Read more

Drake’s Legal Team Targets UMG CEO in Battle Over Kendrick Lamar’s Controversial Diss Track

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Lawyers representing Drake are seeking access to emails and text messages allegedly sent by Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge regarding Kendrick Lamar’s controversial track “Not Like Us.” The song, released by Interscope Records, a UMG subsidiary, features lyrics that include a direct insult to the Canadian rapper, calling him a “certified pedophile.” In their lawsuit, Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, accuses UMG of deliberately attempting to increase the visibility of “Not Like Us,” which is seen as a provocative diss track. Alongside Interscope, Drake is also signed … Read more