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+title: The 451 status code is now supported
+author_name: gjtorikian
+---
+
+In December 2015, [the IETF ratified status code `451`](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc7725/). A `451` response indicates that a resource is unavailable due to an external legal request.
+
+The GitHub API will now respond with a `451` status code for resources it has been asked to take down due to a DMCA notice. For example:
+
+``` command-line
+$ curl https://api.github.com/repos/github/a-repository-that-s-been-taken-down
+> HTTP/1.1 451
+> Server: GitHub.com
+
+> {
+>  "message": "Repository access blocked",
+>  "block": {
+>    "reason": "dmca",
+>    "created_at": "2016-03-17T15:39:46-07:00"
+>  }
+> }
+```
+
+This `451` code will be returned for repositories and gists. Previously, the API responded with a `403 - Forbidden`. Aside from the semantic difference, we feel that it's important for users to know precisely why their data cannot be served.
+
+If you're receiving a `451` due to a DMCA takedown, please read our article on [submitting a DMCA counter notice](https://help.github.com/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-counter-notice/) and know your rights. For more information, see [GitHub's DMCA Takedown Policy](https://help.github.com/articles/dmca-takedown-policy/).