Anthropic won an injunction against the Trump administration in the Pentagon case.

A federal judge has sided with Anthropic in its tortuous legal battle with the Trump administration, issuing an injunction against the government’s latest order labeling the tech company a “supply chain risk,” the Wall Street Journal reported.

On Thursday, Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to rescind its recent designation of Anthropic as a security risk and rescind its order for federal agencies to sever ties with the company.

“It looks like an attempt to disempower humanity,” Lin said in court proceedings. Lin ultimately argued that the government’s order ignored free speech protections for the company.

The drama between the Pentagon and Anthropic exploded last month over a dispute over guidelines for the government’s use of the AI ​​company’s software. Anthropic has reportedly sought to enforce certain restrictions on how governments can use its AI models, such as banning their use in autonomous weapons systems or mass surveillance. The government disagreed with these restrictions and ultimately classified the company as a supply chain risk. This is a designation generally reserved for foreign actors. President Trump also ordered federal agencies to cut ties with the company.

Soon after, Anthropic joined Hegseth in suing the agency.

The White House has attacked the company in recent weeks, labeling it a “radical left-wing, woke company” that is endangering America’s “national security.” Meanwhile, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the Pentagon’s actions were “retaliatory and punitive.”

After Judge Lin’s ruling, Anthropic sent the following statement to TechCrunch: “We are grateful that the court moved quickly and are pleased that the court agreed that Anthropic is likely to prevail. While this case was necessary to protect Anthropic, our customers, and partners, we remain focused on working productively with the government to ensure that all Americans can benefit from safe and trustworthy AI.”

TechCrunch has separately reached out to the White House for comment.