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The creator of the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder, suggested that Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes seek legal action in the US against President Trump, who signed an executive order targeting Moraes under the act. Moraes, however, has not pursued this option. The use of the Magnitsky Act against Moraes in Brazil has led to a stalemate and may end up in court. Browder has stated that the use of the act against Moraes is a distortion of its intended purpose.

U.S. applies Magnitsky Act sanctions to Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, sparking domestic criticism and international debate on the law's application and potential economic impacts.

U.S. sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act, drawing reactions from Brazilian officials and allies of President Bolsonaro.