WH AI EO: DC Cir 2-1 rebuffs Anthropic injunction on DoD supply chain risk blacklist
Key Questions
What did the DC Circuit rule on Anthropic's injunction?
In a 2-1 decision, the court rebuffed Anthropic's injunction against the DoD's supply chain risk blacklist designation.
Under what authority was Anthropic blacklisted?
The designation falls under the Trump White House AI Executive Order mandating risk assessments for big tech in national security.
What are the next steps in the Anthropic case?
A merits hearing is scheduled for May 19; the ruling prioritizes national security over firm harm, signaling DoD leverage on AI firms.
Court prioritizes natsec over firm harm in designation under Trump AI EO mandates for big tech; merits hearing May 19. Signals DoD leverage on AI firms amid strategic competition.
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Updated Apr 12, 2026