Thursday, 5 March, 2026
4chan & Kiwi Farms Sue UK’s Ofcom, Citing U.S. Constitutional Overreach
By Isha
4chan and Kiwi Farms have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for D.C., challenging the UK's Online Safety Act enforced by Ofcom. They argue that Ofcom’s demands—including risk assessments for hate speech and harassment—violate their First Amendment rights, as U.S.-based entities. The suit seeks to block Ofcom from regulating them and exposing them to penalties up to £18 million. The case underscores growing international tensions over internet regulation.
Read full story at The Verge