Politics · October 9, 2026
International Criminal Court 'firmly rejects' new US sanctions
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The Trump administration has expanded sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), targeting the institution itself after previously sanctioning 17 individual officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the financial measures, which include freezing US-based assets and banning transactions with American entities, citing concerns over ICC attempts to prosecute US and Israeli personnel. The ICC and several international allies condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law. A 180-day grace period was included to allow the court to address U.S. concerns or for member states to wind down operations. The announcement coincided with former ICC judge Navi Pillay receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Trump administration has expanded sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), targeting the institution itself after previously sanctioning 17 individual officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the financial measures, which include freezing US-based assets and banning transactions with American entities, citing concerns over ICC attempts to prosecute US and Israeli personnel. The ICC and several international allies condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law. A 180-day grace period was included to allow the court to address U.S. concerns or for member states to wind down operations. The announcement coincided with former ICC judge Navi Pillay receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.