Glenn Greenwald

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Glenn Greenwald @ggreenwald

That burden to initiate extradition isn't on the US Government; it's on Brazil's government. They haven't charged Bolsonaro with crimes and then requested extradition. Until they do, US can expel him, but can't "send him back to Brazil." I know legal process is boring but still. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 9, 2023

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Glenn Greenwald @ggreenwald

The US, like any country, has the right to expel foreigners, including Bolsonaro. But in order to *extradite* - what Castro, AOC and others are calling for - Brazil's prosecutors have to charge him with a crime, and Brazil's govt must request extradition. That hasn't happened. — PolitiTweet.org

The U.S. has a Jair Bolsonaro problem. The former Brazilian president flew to Florida two days before his term ende… https://t.co/okKmbpE9Jv

Posted Jan. 9, 2023

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Glenn Greenwald @ggreenwald

I should also add -- and, again, I know legal process is super boring when everyone is excited and feel free to say I'm a Bolsonaro supporter even though he threatened to jail me -- but Lula's Justice Minister said he hasn't yet seen evidence of his legal guilt for yesterday. https://t.co/V8GCszUu9D — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 9, 2023