Anthropic: 149 Retired Judges Challenge the Pentagon
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Massive Judicial Support for Anthropic
In an unexpected turn of events, 149 retired judges have expressed their support for Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon. These former federal and state judges filed a document on Tuesday, challenging the Department of Defense (DOD)'s decision to classify the artificial intelligence company as a "supply chain risk." This designation directly concerns Anthropic, known for its Claude LLM language model.
The judges criticized the Department for misinterpreting existing laws and for failing to follow required legal procedures. They emphasized that no one is seeking to compel the Department to contract with Anthropic. On the contrary, there is already a consensus between both parties that the Department is not interested in the services Anthropic currently offers.
A Call for Justice and Non-Discrimination
The judges insisted that their request is not aimed at forcing the Department to collaborate with Anthropic, but rather at preventing the company from being unfairly penalized. They stated that the Department has the right to choose its contractual partners, but it cannot use legislation to harm Anthropic's relationships with other entities, whether governmental or private.
This legal document is part of a series of confrontations between Anthropic and the Department of Defense, which has recently been renamed the Department of War.
A Presidential Ban and Its Repercussions
On February 27, President Donald Trump issued a directive prohibiting federal agencies from using technologies developed by Anthropic. He described the company as a "radical left entity" in the field of AI. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reinforced this position by stating on X that neither contractors nor partners of the U.S. military should have business relations with Anthropic, labeling it a threat to the national supply chain.
Anthropic's Response and Economic Consequences
In response to these decisions, Anthropic expressed its deep disappointment through a statement, asserting that this designation was legally unfounded and could set a dangerous precedent for American companies collaborating with the government.
During a conference on March 10, Anthropic's attorney claimed that the Department of Defense was pressuring the company's clients to turn to competing AI providers. This sidelining of Anthropic, he argued, causes "real and irreparable harm" to the company.
Neither representatives of Anthropic nor those from the Department of War responded to Business Insider's requests for comment on this situation.
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