STF President Fachin Tightens Case Distribution Rules to Curb Direct Minister Requests

STF President Edson Fachin issued new internal rules requiring formal validation by technical staff before requests can be linked to ongoing cases, effectively preventing direct submissions to specific ministers. This procedural change aims to reinforce the court's random distribution system and reduce potential bias in case assignment. The measure is a notable internal governance shift within Brazil's top court, though its practical impact on case outcomes remains to be seen.