ICANN claims No Authority to Suspend Spamhaus Domain

US–based spammer e360 obtained a ruling awarding them US$11.7 million damages from UK–based anti–spam organisation Spamhaus. When Spamhaus ignored the order, claiming the US court had no jurisdiction in the UK, e360 requested a court order calling on either ICANN or Tucows (Spamhaus’ registrar) to suspend the domain.

ICANN said it does not have the authority to suspend the website of The Spamhaus Project. The Illinois court has now denied e360’s request, stating that suspending the domain would also prevent Spamhaus’ lawful online activities.