# US Sanctions ICC Hours After Nobel Peace Prize

> US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ex-ICC judge.
- Title: US Sanctions ICC Hours After Nobel Peace Prize · MercoPress
- Summary: US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ex-ICC judge. US sanctions International Criminal Court as…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/09/estados-unidos-sanciona-a-la-corte-penal-internacional-horas-despues-del-nobel-de-la-paz-a-una-exjueza
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## US Sanctions ICC
United States imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court as institution.
## Nobel Peace Prize Awarded
Norwegian committee awarded Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay.
## US Secretary of State Statement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated US will prevent ICC from prosecuting Americans.
## ICC Reaction
ICC called US sanctions an attempt to obstruct justice and attack international legal order.
## International Response
European Union and Israel praised US sanctions but pledged to support ICC operations.
## Key takeaway

US sanctions International Criminal Court as institution after Norway awards Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay.