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The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on ICC officials, accusing the court of threatening U.S. and Israeli interests and undermining judicial independence, affecting judges and prosecutors involved in investigations into U.S. and Israeli nationals. The ICC condemned the sanctions as an attack on its independence and the international legal order.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on four ICC judges, accusing them of illegitimate actions against the US and its allies, including investigations into US troops and Israeli leaders, prompting strong responses from the ICC and raising concerns about US interference in international justice.
The House passed a resolution to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court if it prosecutes the U.S. or its allies, with 42 Democrats joining Republicans in support. The bill, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, aims to protect U.S. and allied leaders from ICC actions, particularly in light of potential charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The resolution now moves to the Senate, where it faces likely opposition from Democratic leadership. The Biden administration has expressed concerns about the ICC's actions but opposes the sanctions, suggesting alternative measures to support Israel and uphold international justice.
Forty-two House Democrats joined Republicans in voting for a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court in response to its prosecutor seeking arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu. The bill passed 247-155 despite the Biden administration's opposition, which argued for more effective ways to support Israel and promote international justice. Bipartisan talks on the measure broke down, with both parties blaming the White House for the impasse.