12 October 2004

The constitution does not permit the government unilaterally to cut off the speech of an independent media outlet

But yet, censorship prevailed in the UK, via order by the FBI at the request of Italian and Swiss authorities. No reason was given for the seizure and the web hosting company eagerly handed over computer equipment.
A US court order forced the firm hosting the material to hand over two servers in the UK used by the group.

Indymedia says it is a news source for the anti-globalisation movement and other social justice issues.

The reasons behind the seizure are unclear but the FBI has reportedly said the action was taken at the request of Italian and Swiss authorities.

A truly chilling act and a blatant reminder that freedom of speech on the internet is a mirage. Some can wane on about the freedom of the new medium, but as this story plainly illustrates, it is a grand illusion.

And why are American resources being used to facilitate search and seizure on foreign soil?

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