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US Sanctions International Criminal Court
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court to block prosecution of Americans.
In brief
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court to block prosecution of Americans. The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court to prevent it from prosecuting American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders. Originally reported by United States Department of State.
US rejects ICC jurisdiction
The United States has rejected the International Criminal Court's authority to prosecute American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders.
US sanctions ICC
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court under Executive Order 14203 to ban transactions with the court and cripple its operations.
ICC inaction
The International Criminal Court and States Parties have not taken meaningful steps to address US concerns despite over a year of expected gestures of good faith.
US demands ICC reform
The United States expects States Parties to negotiate a solution to address concerns before dismantling the ICC entirely.
The key point
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court to prevent it from prosecuting American citizens, military personnel, and political leaders.
