A US judge grants Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its suit against the Trump administration over the DOD's decision to blacklist the company
A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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Anthropic Wins Court Injunction Against Trump Admin's DOD Blacklist
Federal judge sides with Anthropic, blocking the Pentagon's move to blacklist the AI company.
Anthropic just scored a major legal win. A federal judge in San Francisco granted the AI company a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The case centers on the Department of Defense's decision to blacklist Anthropic — a move the company challenged in court. The injunction effectively puts the brakes on that blacklisting while the legal battle plays out.
It's a significant blow to the administration's stance. Preliminary injunctions aren't handed out casually — courts require a showing of likely success on the merits and potential irreparable harm. The fact that the judge granted one signals Anthropic has a credible case.
For now, the AI maker gets to operate without the Pentagon's scarlet letter. The broader lawsuit continues.