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Press Release: McGovern Criticizes Administration's Use of Human Rights Sanctions for Political Gain

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McGovern criticizes the Trump Administration for misusing human rights sanctions, urging termination against a Brazilian judge connected to Bolsonaro's trial.

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Representative James P. McGovern criticized the Trump Administration for allegedly politicizing the Global Magnitsky human rights sanctions by targeting Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. McGovern claimed that this move undermines the judicial system in Brazil and discredits U.S. human rights policy.

He stated that the sanctions aimed at a judge overseeing a trial against former president Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump, are contrary to the Act's intent. McGovern urged the Administration to rescind the sanctions, citing concerns over undermining democracy and the rule of law.

McGovern, a co-author of significant human rights legislation, voiced that misuse of the Global Magnitsky Act could invite allegations of politicization from other nations, potentially hindering U.S. efforts to address human rights abuses globally.

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James P. McGovern Net Worth

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