U.S. judge: U.S. document used by Brazil's STF to arrest Filipe Martins was fake

A U.S. federal judge has declared fraudulent the American immigration record that Brazil's Supreme Court used to justify the preventive detention of Filipe Martins. The ruling by Judge Gregory A. Presnell directly challenges the evidence underpinning Martins's arrest.

Judge Presnell, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, issued a strong critique of U.S. agencies involved. He condemned the use of a false immigration record and expressed disapproval of the agencies' refusal to disclose who was responsible for the erroneous document. This stance highlights potential issues with U.S. record-keeping and inter-agency transparency.

The decision by the U.S. court raises serious questions about the validity of the information presented to Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Martins was arrested in 2024 based on this record, and the judge's finding of fraud could have significant legal implications for the case in Brazil, potentially impacting the legality of the detention order.

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The magistrate Gregory A. Presnell, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, harshly criticized the American agencies for this false record and for refusing to reveal who was responsible.