Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War (Anthropic 9th Cir 2026)
Overview
Overview
Likely the government's 9th Circuit appeal of Judge Lin's March 26, 2026 preliminary injunction in the N.D. Cal. Case (3:26-cv-01996). Docket 26-2011. CourtListener lists as 'Anthropic PBC v. United States Department of War, et al.'. The 'et al.' suggests additional government defendants joined on appeal. Needs verification against full docket.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the government's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk and related enforcement actions violate Anthropic's constitutional or statutory rights.
The Rules
Rule
A preliminary injunction is warranted when the moving party demonstrates likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm absent an injunction, favorable balance of equities, and service to the public interest; the applicable substantive law depends on the underlying claim (e.g., Administrative Procedure Act, First Amendment, Due Process).
The Application
Analysis
Judge Lin's March 26, 2026 preliminary injunction in the district court found Anthropic likely to succeed on at least one claim and facing irreparable harm from the government's supply chain designation and related actions. The Ninth Circuit now reviews whether this preliminary injunction decision was an abuse of discretion and whether the district court correctly applied the governing legal standard.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The appeal is active in the Ninth Circuit (Docket 26-2011) challenging the preliminary injunction standard and the substantive merits of Anthropic's claim against the Department of War and additional government defendants joined on appeal.
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