Tue Sep 03 12:26:25 UTC 2024: – Supreme Court panel in Brazil unanimously confirmed ruling to ban X, formerly known as Twitter
– Justices Dino and Zanin sided with decision by Justice Moraes to ban the social media platform
– Decision was unprovoked with no petition from prosecutors
– Platform failed to comply with order to appoint legal representative in Brazil
– Telecom regulator ordered internet providers to take down X in Brazil
– X still maintains legal presence in Brazil through São Paulo law firm representation
– Starlink, owned by X owner Elon Musk, refused to comply with ban order
– Feud between Justice Moraes and Elon Musk intensifying over censorship accusations
– Justice Moraes froze Starlink’s bank accounts to ensure payment of fines against X
– Supreme Court in Brazil has two panels of five justices each for faster decision-making
– Justices can also take decisions to full court with all 11 members participating.

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