# Gregory Katsas

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-25**: D.C. Circuit upholds Pentagon blacklisting — The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington issues a 2-1 decision authored by Judge Gregory Katsas, rejecting Anthropic's retaliation claim.
- **2026-08**: U.S. District Judge Rita Lin rules for Anthropic — Judge Rita Lin strikes down a parallel designation under a different law, blocks the government-wide ban, and bars enforcement of Hegseth's order against military contractors doing business with Anthropic.
- **2026-03**: Pentagon designates Anthropic as national security supply chain risk — Citing Anthropic's refusal to allow products for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance, the Pentagon bars the startup from military contracts.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 2-1 Appeals Court Backs Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic
2026-09-27 00:48:53 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A 2-1 D.C. Circuit ruling upholds the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk, rejecting the AI startup's retaliation claims. The decision contrasts with a San Francisco district court ruling that found unlawful retaliation under a different statute and blocked related bans. It creates a split that could shape administrative, national security, and First Amendment litigation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/appeals-court-pentagon-anthropic-blacklisting-legal

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