EO 14323
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil
Foreign PolicyNational SecurityEconomy & TradeTechnology
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Summary
This executive order declares a national emergency based on alleged threats from the Brazilian government, citing censorship orders against U.S. social media companies, interference with free speech rights of U.S. persons, and political persecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The order invokes emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act to address these claimed threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy.
Key Points
- 1Declares a national emergency citing Brazilian government actions that allegedly threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy
- 2Alleges that Brazilian officials, particularly Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, have compelled U.S. social media platforms to censor content and accounts of U.S. persons, demanded user data, and imposed fines on U.S. companies for non-compliance
- 3Claims Brazilian government is politically persecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro through unjustified criminal charges, contributing to rule of law breakdown
- 4Cites violations of free expression rights of U.S. persons and interference with U.S. companies' operations as grounds for emergency action
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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