Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a national security risk

Federal judge blocked DoD designation, a federal judge issued a 43-page order blocking the Department of Defense from designating Anthropic a national security risk.

Injunction halted enforcement of Feb 27 order, the injunction halts enforcement of a February 27 order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeling Anthropic a "supply chain risk.".

Ruling prevented agencies from implementing related directive, the ruling prevents agencies from carrying out a related directive issued after President Trump amplified the designation on social media.

Anthropic filed lawsuits in two federal courts, anthropic filed lawsuits in two federal courts arguing the designation violated its First Amendment rights and harmed its reputation and business.

Judge Rita F. Lin said actions appeared retaliatory and likelihood of success shown, judge Rita F. Lin said the government's actions appeared retaliatory and that Anthropic showed a strong likelihood of success on the merits.