Why a judge eviscerating the Pentagon rules for censoring and punishing journalists is a victory for the press
A federal judge's ruling has overturned the Pentagon's restrictive policies on journalist reporting, a notable win for press freedom, despite low public awareness and engagement.
Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court
The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.
6 of the 10 ministers of the STF received funds above the ceiling; Moraes leads the list
Six of the ten ministers of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court have received payments exceeding the authorized ceiling while serving, despite making decisions against such supersalaries.
More power, less confidence: the dilemma of the STF
The article discusses the declining trust in Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) amid allegations involving some of its ministers and their families.
Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list
Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.
Who blocks the code in the STF strengthens the reputation of the worst court of all time
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is facing criticism as public trust reaches an all-time low, amid calls for a code of conduct.
Allies of Tarcísio are perplexed with Fux's decision to interrupt the judgment on Sabesp
Allies of São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas express confusion over Minister Luiz Fux's interruption of the legal judgment regarding the privatization of Sabesp.
Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities
Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.
Court orders Union to take back and restore old IML building in Lapa
A federal court in Brazil has ordered the government to reclaim and restore the abandoned IML building in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, which has been inactive for 16 years.
‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans
A federal appeals court has ordered the end of the Biden administration's Save Plan for student loan repayment, creating uncertainty for millions of borrowers.
Judge: Hegseth's attempt to exclude journalists from the Pentagon is illegal
A federal court ruled that new Pentagon guidelines designed to exclude certain journalists violate the Constitution.
Judge: Hegseth's attempt to exclude journalists from the Pentagon is illegal
A federal court in the U.S. ruled that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's attempt to restrict access to the Pentagon for critical media violates the Constitution.
The Court revoked his citizenship: the crime for which a Haitian lost his naturalization in Florida
A Haitian migrant lost his U.S. citizenship after a federal court found he obtained it illegally through false statements and was sentenced to 50 months in prison for COVID-19 related fraud.
The New York Times Wins in Court Against the Pentagon
A federal judge has blocked a restriction on press access to the Pentagon implemented by the Trump administration, a decision prompted by a lawsuit from The New York Times.
A US court ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions it imposed on journalists
A federal court in the United States has ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions imposed on journalists, declaring them unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
Elon Musk found guilty of misleading shareholders
Elon Musk has been found guilty by a federal jury in San Francisco of deceiving shareholders during his purchase of Twitter.
U.S. Department of Defense's Interview Rules Unconstitutional: Court Says 'True Purpose is to Exclude Disliked Reporters'
A U.S. federal court ruled that the Department of Defense's interview rules are unconstitutional, acknowledging a journalist's claim that the rules were used to exclude specific reporters.
Court found Pentagon's press rules violate the Constitution
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense's new press rules, updated last fall, are partially unconstitutional, in response to a lawsuit filed by The New York Times.
The War for the TCU Only Has Men; Court Needs a Qualified Minister
A fierce political battle in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is ongoing for a vacant seat at the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), highlighting gender disparity and rising political tensions.
Elon Musk deceived investors before buying Twitter, says agency
Elon Musk has been found guilty of defrauding Twitter investors in 2022, as reported following a jury's decision in a US federal court.
The decline of confidence in the Supreme Court
There has been a significant decline in public trust in Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, driven by a polarized environment and dissatisfaction among various voter groups.
Master Case: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; 2nd Panel of the STF reaches unanimous decision
Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court voted to uphold the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, contributing to a unanimous decision by the court's Second Panel.
RFK Jr overstepped in declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority in declaring gender-affirming treatments unsafe, challenging attempts by the Trump administration to restrict access to these procedures.
Felipe Prior is sentenced to pay R$ 5 million for abusive betting ads
Felipe Prior has been condemned by the Federal District Court to pay R$ 5 million for promoting abusive betting advertisements on his Instagram account.
'The role of a good judge is not to be a star,' says Mendonça
Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court emphasizes that the essence of a good judge is to focus on integrity and discretion rather than seeking the limelight.
Court orders emergency measures for the safety of the Lages Dam in Porteirinha
A Brazilian court has ordered emergency measures to be implemented by Codevasf to ensure the safety of the Lages Dam following its partial collapse and the evacuation of residents.
Trial on Sabesp begins at STF with Zanin's vote to maintain privatization
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has begun a trial regarding the privatization of Sabesp, with Minister Cristiano Zanin voting to uphold the process.
TCU opens investigation into delays in dialysis funding for SUS; clinics warn of risk to patients
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has launched an investigation into funding delays affecting dialysis clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS), raising concerns about patient safety.
PGR's partnership with PF in Vorcaro's plea will prevent 'leaks and lies,' say STF ministers
The signing of a confidentiality agreement between the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, the Federal Police, and the Attorney General’s Office aims to ensure truthful collaboration and prevent information leaks during his plea negotiations.
MPF appeals to TRF1 to keep action on oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has appealed to the Regional Federal Court to continue judicial proceedings regarding oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará and to annul the environmental license granted to Petrobras.
Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement; Mendonça denies house arrest and transfers banker to the Federal Police
Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro has signed a confidentiality agreement with the Prosecutor's Office while his request for house arrest has been denied by Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Court.
Amid negotiations with Vorcaro, STF may reconsider the possibility of PF closing plea deals on its own
The Brazilian Supreme Court is contemplating whether the Federal Police can independently finalize plea agreements without the approval of the Public Prosecutor's Office, sparked by the case of banker Daniel Vorcaro.
Vorcaro's lawyers reinforce exclusivity in defending banker before the STF
Daniel Vorcaro's legal team has emphasized that his representation at the Supreme Federal Court is exclusively handled by two specific law firms.
Mendonça authorizes the transfer of Daniel Vorcaro to the PF Superintendency in Brasília
Banker Daniel Vorcaro is set to be transferred from the Federal Penitentiary in Brasília to the Federal Police Superintendency following an authorization from Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court.
Judicial setback for Deputy Pagano and her partner Bindi in the corruption audio case involving Andis
Deputy Marcela Pagano and her partner Franco Bindi faced a judicial setback as the Federal Criminal Cassation Court denied their extraordinary appeal to present themselves as defendants in a case concerning alleged corruption involving the National Disability Agency (Andis).
CPMI of INSS: President says that STF line kept contact with Vorcaro and requests that the court inform who uses the number
The president of the CPMI of INSS, Senator Carlos Viana, has requested information from the Supreme Federal Court regarding a phone number linked to the court, which allegedly maintained contact with banker Daniel Vorcaro.
Justice grants injunction to Enel and suspends the process that could block concession in SP
A federal court in Brasilia has granted an injunction to Enel Distribuição São Paulo, temporarily suspending an administrative process by the National Electric Energy Agency that could lead to the suspension of the company's concession in the state of São Paulo.
Court suspends contract termination process of Enel in São Paulo
The Federal Court of the Federal District has granted a preliminary injunction favorable to Enel São Paulo, suspending a process that could lead to the loss of its energy distribution contract.
California’s trans agenda suffers another legal blow after attempt to undercut SCOTUS order fails
A federal appeals court rejected California's bid to narrow a Supreme Court ruling concerning transgender policies, marking another legal setback for the state.
Rail toll: Now the pressure is on the Federal Minister of Transport
The European Court of Justice has halted Germany's plans for a railway price cap, putting pressure on the Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, to find solutions, which may negatively impact railway customers.
Deputies request STF to grant humanitarian house arrest for Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian federal deputy Gustavo Gayer has requested that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro be placed under house arrest for humanitarian reasons due to health issues, with support from 175 legislators.
Trump tried to silence the Voice of America radio station, but the court ordered journalists back to work
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's efforts to silence Voice of America were illegal, allowing over 1,000 journalists to return to their jobs.
Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of the Arleen fund approved by the Organized Crime CPI
Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court annulled the confidentiality breach of the Arleen fund, stating that such breaches should be individualized and not approved en masse.
Maria de Lourdes Abreu, judge of the Court of Justice of the Federal District, dies at 73
Maria de Lourdes Abreu, a respected judge in Brazil, passed away at the age of 73 due to multiple organ failure after a prolonged illness.
Civil Police of the Federal District fulfills 121 court orders against drug trafficking and money laundering organization with irregular bets
The Civil Police of the Federal District executed 121 court orders in a major crackdown on a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering through illegal betting platforms.
Nigeria: Court Slams $6m Fine On Ship, 10 Filipino Sailors Over Cocaine Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos has imposed a fine of $6 million on a ship and ten Filipino sailors convicted of cocaine trafficking into Nigeria.
Facebook N60bn fine: Court to deliver judgement May 14
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned a decision regarding Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited's challenge against a N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, with a ruling set for May 14, 2026.
TCU suspends federal resources for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel project; understand
The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has suspended federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel project until improvements in governance are presented.
CPMI of INSS: Federal Police says commission reinserted mobile phone data of Vorcaro collected at the request of the STF
The Federal Police reported that the CPMI of INSS reintroduced data from Daniel Vorcaro's mobile phone, which had been withdrawn as per a Supreme Court order.
High-impact decision in Colorado: a court blocks the federal claim affecting SNAP benefits
A federal court in Colorado has blocked a federal claim that would have drastically changed access to SNAP benefits for thousands of families in the state.