Megaupload had servers in the USA with Carpathia Hosting. That makes them subject to US law. SOPA/PIPA are aimed at situations where the servers are all offshor

Megaupload had servers in the USA with Carpathia Hosting. That makes them subject to US law. SOPA/PIPA are aimed at situations where the servers are all offshore and the business has no connection to the US.