Wed Sep 04 01:48:31 UTC 2024: – Supreme Court panel in Brazil unanimously confirms ruling to ban X, formerly known as Twitter
– Decision unprovoked, with no petition from prosecutors or other parties
– X failed to comply with order to appoint legal representative in Brazil
– Telecom regulator ordered to take down social network in the country
– Some netizens still able to access X on Monday
– Starlink, owned by X owner Elon Musk, refuses to comply with ban order
– Feud between Justice Moraes and Elon Musk intensifying
– Musk accused of censorship and under investigation for criminal activity
– Brazil’s Supreme Court comprises two panels of five justices each
– Justices can take decisions to the floor for all 11 members to participate
Brazilian Supreme Court panel confirms ban on X
Brazilian Supreme Court panel confirms ban on X