The Trump administration said it is sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing a case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

With his steely gaze and bald pate, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarizing people in Brazil. Moraes served as justice minister under center-right president Michel Temer,

A political storm has erupted between Brazil and the United States after Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes was hit with U.S. sanctions. Moraes is overseeing the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro,