Trump Administration Sanctions ICC, Giving Court 180 Days Before Full U.S. Transaction Ban
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Updated · CBS New York · Oct 9
Trump Administration Sanctions ICC, Giving Court 180 Days Before Full U.S. Transaction Ban
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Oct 9
Summary
U.S. sanctions announced Friday block the International Criminal Court's assets under U.S. jurisdiction and target the court itself, expanding earlier penalties on more than a dozen ICC judges and prosecutors.
The measures still allow some services for 180 days while member states try to address Washington's objections to ICC investigations involving U.S. personnel in Afghanistan and Israeli leaders over Gaza.
Marco Rubio said the administration would dismantle the court "brick by brick" if needed, while the ICC called the move an assault on the rule of law and appealed to its 125 member states for support.
The escalation landed hours after the Nobel committee honored former ICC judge Navi Pillay, who has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza, sharpening the clash around the court's scrutiny of Israel.