In its lawsuit, Google argues that Hood's subpoena is an affront to the company's constitutional rights (citing protections from both the First and Fourth Amendment) and, even if it wasn't, that issues of copyright fall exclusively under federal law. It goes on to say that the accusations made are damaging and false, and they contradict Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects web-services from taking the blame for the illegal acts of their users. Google is now asking federal courts to issue a temporary restraining order on the Attorney General and a preliminary injunction to protect it from potential injury. It's not an ideal situation, Google explained in its announcement post, but the company believes it's become necessary. "We regret having to take this matter to court," the company wrote. "We are doing so only after years of efforts to explain both the merits of our position and the extensive steps we've taken on our platforms."

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