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Reported: New visa restrictions announced on foreign officials accused of censoring protected expression

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 29, 2025

    The New York Times reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign officials deemed “responsible for censorship of protected expression in the United States,” with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes appearing to be the intended target. Judge Moraes has led a campaign to remove right-wing social media accounts from the Brazilian internet and has ordered U.S.-based platforms like Rumble to block users, which U.S. officials argue infringes on free speech. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also suggested potential sanctions against Judge Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Act, a measure typically reserved for foreigners accused of serious human rights violations or corruption.

    [Trump 2.0 ID #1782]

    2025.05.29 Reported: Trump Administration Targets Brazilian Judge for ‘Censorship’ - New York Times
  2. Effective Date

    May 29, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas
Agencies Affected: DOS

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