Republican bill would order ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block piracy sites
Summary
Ars Technica reports on Rep. Darrell Issa's proposed American Copyright Protection Act of 2026, which would require ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block foreign piracy sites via court orders. The piece outlines how blocking would work, including timelines and exemptions, and presents concerns from opponents about censorship and collateral damage to small businesses, as well as support from industry groups like the MPA.