[bestbits] Fwd: Is the Internet Really Free of US Control?

[bzs at TheWorld.com]

Although the issue certainly has older roots I believe some of this
ICANN jurisdictional discussion was energized by this 2014 lawsuit:

  http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/06/26/israeli-american-terrorism-victims-sue-seize-irans-cctld/

   Israeli And American Terrorism Victims Sue To Seize Iran’s ccTLD

you can find many other articles on the suit.

Plaintiffs were unsuccessful in this aspect of their pursuit of assets.

ICANN was served and responded:

  https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/icann-response-writs-subpoenas-28jul14-en.pdf

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