Trump-appointed judges refuse to block Trump blacklisting of Anthropic AI tech

April 10, 2026

TL;DR

A federal appeals court denied Anthropic's emergency motion for a stay against the Trump administration's blacklisting of its AI technology.
The court will expedite the case, with oral arguments scheduled for May 19.
The ruling stated that a stay would negatively impact the Department of Defense during an ongoing military conflict.
Anthropic claims the blacklisting is retaliation for exercising its First Amendment rights by refusing to allow its AI models for autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
A separate case filed by Anthropic in California resulted in a preliminary injunction against the administration, which is currently under appeal.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche called the ruling a victory for military readiness, stating the military needs full access to Anthropic's models.
Anthropic remains confident that the courts will find the supply chain designations unlawful and is focused on working productively with the government.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association expressed concern that the Pentagon's actions bypass typical procurement procedures and could lead to political considerations driving federal procurement.

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