Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
US Court Shoots Down 4chan's Attempt to Dodge UK Web Safety Rules
By TechShots Studio
A US federal court dismissed 4chan's lawsuit against UK media regulator Ofcom over strict compliance rules under the UK’s Online Safety Act. 4chan argued that enforcement against US-based platforms violates the First Amendment and Section 230 protections. However, the court ruled that Ofcom holds sovereign immunity as a foreign entity, leaving American forums subject to foreign digital safety regulations.