On September 24, 2025, a California court sided with Google.
It blocked LATAM Airlines from making Google remove a YouTube video in the U.S. based on a Brazilian court’s order.
Judge Beth Freeman said the order likely breaks U.S. laws on free speech.
What Started It
In 2018, Raymond Moreira from Florida posted two YouTube videos.
His 6-year-old son claimed a LATAM worker abused him on a flight from Brazil to Florida. Moreira sued LATAM in Florida in 2020. They settled privately.
Brazil’s Court Move
LATAM’s Brazil branch sued Google, saying the videos harmed their reputation.
A Brazilian court told Google to block the videos in Brazil. In June 2025, another court said the ban should apply worldwide. Google followed the rule in Brazil but fought it in the U.S.
Google’s U.S. Case
Google took LATAM to court in San Jose, California. It argued that removing the videos in the U.S. would go against free speech rights. Judge Freeman agreed, protecting Google’s stance.
Other Similar Fights
In February 2025, Trump Media and Rumble won a Florida case. They stopped a Brazilian judge from forcing them to delete U.S. accounts of a Jair Bolsonaro supporter. U.S. courts are pushing back on foreign orders.
No Word from Sides
Google and LATAM stayed quiet about the ruling. They said the case is still active.
Why It Matters
This fight shows tension between global court rules and U.S. free speech. Tech companies like Google are defending their platforms from overseas censorship.
