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US Lawyer Sues Ofcom Over UK's Online Safety Act
8/25/2025
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- The UK's Online Safety Act has issued violation notices to 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms, leading lawyer Preston Byrne to sue Ofcom in US federal court.
- Byrne claims the First Amendment protects American communication from foreign laws.
- A successful lawsuit could undermine the Online Safety Act and similar regulations.
- US companies are adapting to the law, raising concerns about user privacy and censorship.
