The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (or COICA) was introduced to the Senate on September 20, 2010 by Senator Patrick Leahy. It allowed the attorney general to decide if a website violated copyright laws, and use in rem power to shut the it down.
COICA, though originally passed, was shot down by many, including members of the Senate. Senator Ron Wyden took matters into his own hands, and the bill was quickly revoked. It is not in practice today.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:s3804:
COICA, though originally passed, was shot down by many, including members of the Senate. Senator Ron Wyden took matters into his own hands, and the bill was quickly revoked. It is not in practice today.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:s3804:
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