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While some basic facts have come out, many aspects of this story still appear to be mostly speculation with key information still withheld by the parties involved. Many questions remain about the nature of any crimes involved and the rights of users in such a situation.
It was noted at blogcritics at the time that this is the first use of the DMCA on this scale and it has frightening implications for the future.
Under the act no warrant or any kind of due process is required because the government makes its request directly of the ISP involved and can penalize it administratively if it fails to comply. There is no standard for proof of illegal activity and the target of the action has no protection under the act.
Many on both the right and left are concerned that this could lay the groundwork for the shut down of political sites critical of