"These actions are unprecedented and unlawful. The Constitution does not allow the government to wield its enormous power to punish a company for its protected speech. No federal statute authorizes the actions taken here. Anthropic turns to the judiciary as a last resort to vindicate its rights and halt the Executive's unlawful campaign of retaliation."
"President Trump, in a social media post on February 27, called Anthropic a "radical left, woke company" run by "Leftwing nut jobs," and directed "EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic's technology.""
"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he was "directing the Department of War to designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk to National Security. Effective immediately, no contractor, supplier, or partner that does business with the United States military may conduct any commercial activity with Anthropic.""
Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following escalating tensions over AI safety practices. The Pentagon requested the company modify its safety guardrails, which Anthropic refused. In response, President Trump called the company "radical left" and directed all federal agencies to cease using its technology. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, prohibiting military contractors from conducting business with the company. Anthropic's legal filing argues these actions violate the Constitution and lack statutory authority, characterizing them as unlawful retaliation for protected speech and challenging the executive's power to impose such restrictions.
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