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From the article, "If SOPA passes, copyright holders would be able to complain to law enforcement officials and get websites shut down. Search engines and other
by twentysix 15y ago
From the article, "If SOPA passes, copyright holders would be able to complain to law enforcement officials and get websites shut down. Search engines and other providers would have to block rogue sites when ordered to do so by a judge. "
From my understanding SOPA doesnt require an order from a judge but rightsholders, ISPs, or the government could shut down sites with accusations of infringement, and without real due process.
- adamjernst 15y agoThe proposed bill would allow the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as copyright holders, to seek court orders against websites accused of enabling or facilitating copyright infringement. — Wikipedia SOPA does require an order from a judge.