US judge blocks Pentagon rule forcing lobbyists to drop Alibaba

A federal judge granted Alibaba a preliminary injunction against a Pentagon rule that forced lobbying firms to choose between representing the Chinese tech giant and clients seeking defense contracts. The court found the government likely violated free-speech rights, marking a legal setback for US-China tech restrictions. The ruling is preliminary and subject to appeal, with broader implications for lobbying and foreign-entity restrictions.

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