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World News · October 9, 2026

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'

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The Trump administration has intensified its pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC) by imposing sweeping financial sanctions on the institution itself. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the measures are intended to defend US sovereignty against what the administration views as a "rogue court" targeting Americans and Israelis. The ICC and various international bodies have condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law. The sanctions include a six-month wind-down period for business transactions, which the US suggests provides time for member states to address American concerns regarding the court's jurisdiction.

The Trump administration has intensified its pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC) by imposing sweeping financial sanctions on the institution itself. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the measures are intended to defend US sovereignty against what the administration views as a "rogue court" targeting Americans and Israelis. The ICC and various international bodies have condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law. The sanctions include a six-month wind-down period for business transactions, which the US suggests provides time for member states to address American concerns regarding the court's jurisdiction.