4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US

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4chan and Kiwi Farms file a legal case against UK's Ofcom in a Washington DC Federal Court.
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Ofcom from enforcing the UK Online Safety Act against them in the US.
Ofcom states that services with UK links must protect UK users, regardless of their global location.
4chan's lawyers argue US businesses without UK presence should not be subject to British laws.
The legal complaint claims the Online Safety Act conflicts with US constitutional free speech protections.
Ofcom has provisionally fined 4chan £20,000 for non-compliance with information requests.
4chan and Kiwi Farms assert they operate in full compliance with US laws.
The lawsuit aims to restrain Ofcom's actions, citing violations of American civil rights.
A declaration is sought that Ofcom's demands are unenforceable in the US due to constitutional conflicts.
A permanent injunction is requested to stop Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against the plaintiffs in the US.

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