Summary
4chan and Kiwi Farms are taking legal action against the UK regulator Ofcom in a US court. They want a ruling that Ofcom's enforcement of the UK Online Safety Act does not apply to them in the US. The legal challenge argues that the UK law conflicts with American free speech rights.
Key Facts
- 4chan and Kiwi Farms are filing a legal case against Ofcom in a Washington DC Federal Court.
- They want the court to say that the UK Online Safety Act does not apply to US businesses without a UK presence.
- Lawyers argue the UK law goes against the US Constitution's free speech protections.
- Ofcom has allegedly imposed a provisional fine on 4chan for not complying with information requests.
- The lawsuit claims Ofcom's actions threaten American citizens' rights and aim to impose penalties.
- 4chan and Kiwi Farms operate under US laws, and their legal complaint stresses this compliance.
- Ofcom has asked Kiwi Farms to assess and report on illegal content risks by 2025.
- The case seeks to prevent Ofcom from enforcing the UK law in the US.
