Bolsonaro's house arrest represents another escalation by an authoritarian judge who's weaponizing Brazil's institutions against political opposition. Justice Moraes has repeatedly violated basic due process rights and free speech protections, banning people from speaking or imprisoning them for criticism. The timing right after US sanctions shows this is retaliation, not justice.
The house arrest follows Bolsonaro's clear violations of court orders designed to prevent obstruction of justice during his coup trial. Justice Moraes appropriately enforced restrictions after Bolsonaro used Sunday rallies to circumvent social media bans and continue attempts to coerce the Supreme Court. The law applies equally to all defendants regardless of political status.
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