US Court Dismisses 4chan’s Lawsuit Against UK Media Regulator Ofcom

US court rejects 4chan and Kiwi Farms' lawsuit against Ofcom, citing lack of jurisdiction over UK regulatory actions.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A legal challenge by US-based internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms against the UK’s media regulator Ofcom has been dismissed by a U.S. court, which ruled it lacked jurisdiction to intervene in the matter.

The dispute centers on the enforcement of Britain’s Online Safety Act, a law that has sparked tensions between U.S. tech companies and the UK government. The legislation aims to protect children and vulnerable users from harmful online content but has drawn criticism for potentially undermining free speech.

Ofcom accused both platforms of failing to respond to statutory information requests. 4chan received a

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