I’m confused? I’m not in favor of websites that encourage copyright infringement, but where does ICE get legal authority to seize these sites under existing law?
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed COICA Nov 18, but Sen Ron Wyden said he will block a Senate floor vote. There isn’t a similar bill in the house. COICA is not law only it’s only S.3804 passes out of committee. Plus COICA’s enforcement if passed would be DOJ as written; from text S.3804: Requires the AG to maintain a public listing of domain names that the Department of Justice (DOJ) determines are dedicated to infringing activities but for which the AG has not filed an action. Allows parties to petition the AG to remove such a domain name from the list and obtain judicial review of the final determination in a civil action
The article I read referred to COICA violation re these websites. COICA has not passed, its not law, and doesn’t appear to be likely to pass this year.
What law is ICE enforcing?
>> I’m not in favor of websites that encourage copyright infringement
Neither am I.
>> but where does ICE get legal authority to seize these sites under existing law?
go to http://www.torrent-finder.com and read the notice. They got a warrant in U. S. District Court. All of the applicable laws are given by number, for your researching pleasure.
>> What law is ICE enforcing?
Again: go to the link. The specific laws they are enforcing are spelled out by U. S. C. number.