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Brazil’s supreme court upholds X ban over ‘illegal conduct’

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Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws suggests social media company ‘considered itself above the rule of law’, says court justice

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Brazil Bans Twitter (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A Brazilian judge ordered internet providers to block citizens’ access to Twitter after Elon Musk defied his orders to suspend certain accounts in the country.

  2. 21st Century Wire

    Court Bans X In Brazil for Refusing to Comply with Censorship and Other Demands (opens 21st Century Wire)

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    21st Century Wire's feed description

    21WIRE | This may have massive implications for free speech and internet access for South America's largest country.

  3. The Guardian

    Brazil’s supreme court upholds X ban over ‘illegal conduct’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws suggests social media company ‘considered itself above the rule of law’, says court justice

  4. NPR

    Brazil's Supreme Court bans X (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upholds the decision to ban social media platform X nationwide.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Is Brazil’s ban of social media platform X legal or political? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Site failed to comply with court order to block accounts linked to disinformation.

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