A federal judge has favored Anthropic in its complex legal encounter with the Trump administration, granting the tech firm a legal injunction against the government’s latest order that classified it as a “supply chain risk,” according to the Wall Street Journal.

On Thursday, Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California instructed the Trump administration to revoke its recent categorization of Anthropic as a security threat, along with withdrawing its mandate that federal agencies sever connections with the company.

“It appears to be an effort to undermine Anthropic,” Lin reportedly remarked during the judicial proceedings. Lin ultimately contended that the government’s directions had violated free speech safeguards for the company.

The conflict between the Pentagon and Anthropic intensified last month over a disagreement about the government’s use of the AI company’s software. Anthropic had allegedly aimed to impose specific restrictions on how the government could utilize its AI models, including prohibiting their application in autonomous weapons systems or mass surveillance. The government opposed those restrictions, ultimately designating the company a supply chain risk—a label typically reserved for foreign entities. President Trump additionally instructed federal agencies to sever ties with the firm.

Shortly thereafter, Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the agency, along with Hegseth.

The White House has spent the past few weeks criticizing the company, describing it as “a radical-left, woke company” that threatens America’s “national security.” Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, on the other hand, has branded the Defense Department’s actions as “retaliatory and punitive.”

Following Judge Lin’s ruling, Anthropic provided TechCrunch with the following statement: “We thank the court for acting promptly, and we are pleased they concur that Anthropic is likely to prevail on the merits. While this lawsuit was essential to defend Anthropic, our customers, and our partners, our emphasis continues to be on collaborating constructively with the government to ensure that all Americans benefit from safe and dependable AI.”

TechCrunch has also reached out to the White House for a response.