Read the full text of Fux's decision that blocked posts about Flávio Bolsonaro and Our Lady
The order was signed this Monday and suspended a decision by Flávio Dino
TL;DR
- Minister Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) suspended Flávio Dino's decision.
- The original order by Minister André Mendonça, vice-president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), mandated the removal of content linking Flávio Bolsonaro to alleged intentions regarding Our Lady of Aparecida's patronage.
- Fux's decision will be submitted to the STF's plenary session.
- Fux cited the 'Fake News' and 'digital militias' inquiries, stating the STF should not mandate the dissemination of false news.
- He clarified the measure is to combat the abuse of rights, not to minimize freedom of expression.