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• Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still A Terrible Idea.

  By Joe Mullin| Techdirt Verified More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an “Internet Blackout” on January 18, 2012. Turns out, Americans don’t like government-run internet blacklists. The bills were ultimately shelved.

  By Joe Mullin · Techdirt

  Apr. 07, 2025

• Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still a Terrible Idea.

  By Joe Mullin| EFF@ More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an “Internet Blackout” on January 18, 2012. Turns out, Americans don’t like government-run internet blacklists. The bills were ultimately shelved.

  By Joe Mullin · EFF

  Apr. 02, 2025

• Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still A Terrible Idea.

  By Joe Mullin| Techdirt Verified More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an “Internet Blackout” on January 18, 2012. Turns out, Americans don’t like government-run internet blacklists. The bills were ultimately shelved.

  By Joe Mullin · Techdirt

  Apr. 07, 2025

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a prominent non-profit digital rights group based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1990, the EFF is committed to promoting Internet civil liberties and defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. Its mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people worldwide. The EFF engages in various activities, including legal defense, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. It provides legal support in court, analyzes legislation that may infringe on personal liberties, and organizes public engagement on digital rights issues. The organization also develops tools like HTTPS Everywhere and Privacy Badger to enhance online privacy. With nearly 100 professionals, the EFF operates globally, supported by over 30,000 members who contribute to its advocacy efforts.