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Sanctions & Legal - The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes [1] - Alexandre de Moraes' assets are frozen, preventing business with US entities [1] - The sanctions are a response to what is described as an oppressive campaign of censorship, arbitrary detentions, and politicized prosecutions [2] - The US Treasury states it will hold accountable those who threaten US interests and the freedoms of its citizens [2] Individuals Involved - The sanctions target Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice [1] - Scott Bessent criticizes Alexandre de Moraes for acting as judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against US and Brazilian citizens and companies [1] - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is mentioned as being a target of politicized prosecutions [2] - Elon Musk and X (formerly Twitter) are mentioned as being targets of free speech restrictions [1]