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California Congressman Proposes Bill To Make ISPs Block Foreign Piracy Sites -
Issa proposed a bill that would let courts order certain online services to block foreign piracy sites.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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Rep. Darrell Issa has proposed a bill allowing courts to order certain online services to block foreign piracy sites. Copyright-holder groups support the effort, while open-internet advocates warn it could enable censorship and over-enforcement.
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