Brazil’s Supreme Court Imposes House Arrest on Bolsonaro Amidst Dubious Legal Maneuvers

In a striking development that raises alarms about judicial power and political fairness, Brazil’s Supreme Court has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest. The order came after accusations that he violated restrictions imposed amid an ongoing investigation into alleged coup plotting following the 2022 presidential election. Are We Witnessing Judicial Overreach Under the Guise of Justice? Justice Alexandre de Moraes—who oversees this high-profile case—enforced stringent conditions on Bolsonaro, including a ban on social media activity from his accounts or those of his allies, enforced curfews monitored by electronic ankle bracelets, and prohibitions on visitors except immediate family and...