US Judge Mary S. Scriven authorized Brazil on Tuesday to file a new response in a lawsuit by Rumble and Trump Media against Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Scriven, of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, granted a request by the Attorney General's Office of Brazil to respond to company arguments against dismissing the case.
The reply will be limited to seven pages, must focus on specific points identified by Brazil, and can be filed within seven days. In an earlier filing, the Brazilian government stated it needed to counter four points raised by Rumble and Trump Media, a firm owned by US President Donald Trump.
Four Points Contested by Brazil
The companies argued that Moraes acted in a personal capacity rather than as a Supreme Federal Court minister. Brazil stated that the magistrate acted within his official duties, making the Brazilian state the real party in interest. The defense added that the US Department of the Treasury's 2025 sanctions against Moraes, which were later revoked, reinforce that he did not exceed his authority.
Brazil also contested the claim that the lawsuit only involves enforcing Moraes's decisions in the United States, stating that this framing mischaracterizes the action and requires dismissal due to a lack of mature legal controversy and lack of legal standing. Furthermore, the Brazilian government requested a definitive dismissal without allowing the companies to amend their complaint again, noting that Rumble and Trump Media have already altered their initial petition twice, according to the Attorney General's Office of Brazil.
Scriven has not yet ruled on the motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Tuesday's ruling only permits Brazil to submit its reply before the court considers the merits of the case.
