Posted on 02/17/2026 4:52:53 AM PST by WhiteHatBobby0701
Isadora Borges has been criminally charged for comments shared on X about gender ideology; the first hearing in this case took place yesterday.
Case draws online attention after Elon Musk retweeted a post about the prosecution; ADF International is providing legal support for her defence.
BRASÍLIA (11 February 2026) — A Brazilian woman, Isadora Borges, appeared yesterday before a federal court after being criminally charged for posting comments on social media expressing her views on gender ideology, exposing her to a possible prison sentence of four to ten years.
In November 2020, Borges made two posts on X (then Twitter), peacefully expressing her views on gender ideology. One comment stated that “transgender” women “were obviously born male.” Another stated: “A person who identifies as transgender retains their birth DNA. No surgery, synthetic hormone, or clothing change will change this fact . . .”
Her comments quickly gained attention online, and prompted Erika Hilton, a self-described “transgender” politician, to report Borges for “transphobia” to the federal police.
In September 2025, Borges was notified of the criminal charges brought against her. She was accused of two counts of “transphobia,” with each count carrying a punishment of 2–5 years in prison.
Ahead of the February 10th hearing, Borges’ case sparked online attention after Elon Musk reposted an X post about the case.
At the hearing, the federal prosecutor asked limited questions concerning whether the posts were published on Borges’ own social media profile. The judge indicated that the comments appeared to reflect personal opinions rather than discriminatory intent and granted the defence five days to submit written conclusions, allowing for further consideration of the legal and factual issues before any decision is made.
“Today’s hearing gave me hope. I am grateful that the court took the time to listen carefully and consider the facts. I spoke out peacefully on an issue that I care about, and I remain hopeful that the court will recognize my right to express my views and speak the truth without fear of criminal punishment.” -- Isadora Borges
“While we are still awaiting a final decision, today’s hearing held promising signs that the court will uphold Isadora’s right to free speech,” said Julio Pohl, Legal Counsel for ADF International, which is providing legal support to Borges.
“The judge has allowed the defence time to submit written conclusions, signaling that the court intends to carefully consider the facts rather than rush a judgment. Yet, the state of free speech in Brazil is extremely dire, and we are deeply concerned for Isadora and all Brazilians who face threat of criminal sanction for exercising their basic human right to speak freely.”
ADF International is providing legal support to Borges, standing for her fundamental right to freedom of expression and that of all Brazilians.
“Today’s hearing gave me hope,” said Isadora Borges. “I am grateful that the court took the time to listen carefully and consider the facts. I spoke out peacefully on an issue that I care about, and I remain hopeful that the court will recognize my right to express my views and speak the truth without fear of criminal punishment.” Growing Pattern of Censorship in Brazil
Since a 2019 ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal equated “homophobia” and “transphobia” with the crime of racism—without legislation passed by Congress—individuals across Brazil have increasingly faced criminal investigations and prosecutions for peaceful expression. Cases such as Isadora Borges’ have become more common over the last year in Brazil.
In 2025, social media influencer Isabella Cepa faced criminal investigations for her online post about gender ideology. Similarly, Nine Borges (not related to Isadora Borges) is under criminal investigation for “transphobia” for posting an Instagram video drawing attention to concerns about the financing and influence of pro-LGBT organisations in Brazil, which included criticism of Symmy Larrat, Brazil’s LGBT National Secretary.
In another case, Assemblies of God Pastor Douglas Baptista faced criminal charges for authoring a book with a Christian view of sexuality. His case was legally supported by ADF International. Charges in his case were dropped, but they remain evidence of the broader, chilling trend of government efforts in Brazil to censor peaceful online expression.
ADF International also represents five Brazilian legislators (Senator Eduardo Girao and members of the Chamber of Deputies Marcel Van Hattem, Adriana Ventura, Gilson Marques, and Ricardo Salles) before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The legislators are challenging violations of their free speech rights before the Commission. They claim violations of their rights under the Convention, including their freedom of expression, as a result of escalating state censorship which reached a head with last year’s X ban in Brazil during the municipal elections period. Censorship in Brazil has been a persistent and escalating problem since 2019.
Coming to the USA if the Democrats prevail.
That big country has had so much potential since forever. What is it the Portagees?
Too close to the equator?
That is why in the United States, the Left passed “hate crimes” ordinances where a minister of the gospel can be arrested for violating “sexual orientation and gender identity”.
Shepard-Byrd made it law here.
Good thing that she did not use any “politically incorrect” pronouns or she would probably be put on Death Row after her kangaroo court trial.
Good thing that she did not use any “politically incorrect” pronouns or she would probably be put on Death Row after her kangaroo court trial.
YEP
De Chelonian Mobile
(One comment stated that “TRANSGENDER women”
“WERE OBVIOUSLY BORN MALE.” )
That Old Serpent 🐍
Called the Devil and Satan
is the Author of Confusion
Gender Confusion IS a work of
That Old Serpent 🐍 Called
the Devil and Satan
The Enemy’s Godless Reprobate Goats 🐐🐐🐐
do the works of their REAL FATHER (John 8:44)
NOW, WISE WORDS FROM THE
ORIGINAL & ONLY CREATOR
and SUPREME ARCHITECT
OF “MALE and FEMALE”
ACCORDING TO ALMIGHTY GOD:
Matthew 19:4
English Standard Version
4 He answered, “Have you not read
that He Who created them
from the Beginning made them
MALE and FEMALE,
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019%3A4&version=ESV
Genesis 1:27
English Standard Version
27 So God created man in His Own image,
in the image of God He created him;
MALE and FEMALE He created them
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A27&version=ESV
Stolen elections have consequences
A transphobic comment would have to indicate fear of trannies. I saw nothing in those comments indicating fear. Only truth.
As in part three of my tagline, TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH!
Mismia is the Greek suffix for "Disgust/ Aversion-to" something or someone.
We are Disgusted by and Repulsed by so called transgenderisms, Not irrationally afraid of the very crude attempts of trying to physical mutilation of the genitalia.
You are 100% correct. The left are allowed to hijack the language constantly. Phobia is an irrational fear of something. The most egregious example is the BS “gender affirming care”. The term is ubiquitous and disgusting.
I don’t think America should do business with Brazil or any country that mimics North Korea. It is nearly 6 years since the posting.
Nice. Yep, the lunatic is in their head. Mental illness...the dark side of the brain.
this kind of tyrannical oppression is spreading rapidly- europe is rife with it as are other areas of the world- the dems wouldl ove nothing more than to have it here in usa
We’re getting close to this.
New York City law, specifically under the NYC Human Rights Law, prohibits willful and malicious harassment or discrimination based on gender identity, which can include intentional, repeated misgendering in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Violations, particularly when consistent, can lead to fines up to $250,000.
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