A SWORD OF JUSTICE OR A MUZZLE: EXAMINING ALEXANDRE DE MORAES'S ROLE AT THE STF

Alexandre de Moraes, a member of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), has become a polarizing figure. His rulings on issues ranging from political dissent have galvanized supporters who hail him as a defender of democracy. While some view Moraes as a guardian of democratic values, others believe he has overstepped his bounds, wielding excessive in