Álvaro Torres Júnior
Álvaro Torres Júnior is a Brazilian judge known for his role in the São Paulo Court of Justice (TJSP), where he has made significant decisions regarding the legality of municipal laws. Recently, he gained attention for suspending the law in São Bernardo do Campo that attempted to rename the municipal guard to 'Polícia Municipal', asserting the importance of adhering to the constitutional definition of 'guarda municipal'. His rulings reflect ongoing legal disputes across several cities regarding the naming conventions of municipal security forces, emphasizing the judicial oversight in matters of public safety and law enforcement.
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Álvaro Torres Júnior issued a provisional decision suspending the law in São Bernardo do Campo that changed the name of the municipal guard to municipal police.
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