Lindbergh Farias: reducing January 8th sentences is unconstitutional

Federal Deputy Lindbergh Farias stated that proposed legislation to reduce sentences for January 8th convicts is unconstitutional. He argues it violates the separation of powers and the Supreme Court's rulings. Farias claims the bill is a specific, tailored measure to benefit Jair Bolsonaro and military figures involved in the coup plot. He believes adjusting penalties during ongoing trials obstructs justice and limits judicial authority. The deputy asserted that the proposal, which he deems a step backward, undermines democratic order by offering lighter penalties than those for property crimes and contradicts international norms for similar offenses.