Appeals Court Backs Trump Blacklisting of Anthropic
A 2-1 ruling from the DC Circuit upholds the Trump administration's order barring federal agencies and defense contractors from using Anthropic's technology.
A federal appeals court has upheld the Trump administration's blacklisting of Anthropic, rejecting the company's challenge to orders that cut it off from federal agencies and defense contractors.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 that the Secretary of Defense did not exceed his authority under the Supply Chain Security Act or the Constitution, according to Ars Technica.
Anthropic sued the administration in March after orders directed federal agencies to stop using its products and barred defense contractors from doing business with the company. The court had previously denied Anthropic's emergency motion for a stay in April.
Anthropic said it respectfully disagrees with the decision and is weighing options that include further review.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the administration and Anthropic have since patched up their relationship, even as the litigation continues.
Quick answers
What did the appeals court decide on Anthropic?
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 to uphold the Trump administration's blacklisting of Anthropic, finding the Secretary of Defense did not exceed authority under the Supply Chain Security Act or the Constitution.
Why did Anthropic sue the Trump administration?
Anthropic sued in March after orders told federal agencies to stop using its products and banned defense contractors from doing business with the company.
What has Anthropic said about the ruling?
Anthropic said it respectfully disagrees with the decision and is considering options including further review.