# U.S. Tries to Block International Justice, Says TPI President

> TPI president Tomoko Akane warns U.S. sanctions threaten international court's independence.
- Title: U.S. Tries to Block International Justice, Says TPI President
- Summary: TPI president Tomoko Akane warns U.S. sanctions threaten international court's independence. TPI president Tomoko Akane says U.S. government under Trump is…
- Keywords: tomoko akane, tpi, united states, donald trump, international justice, sanctions, united nations, crime against humanity, war crimes, news, brazil, politics
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-internacional/eua-tentam-obstruir-justica-internacional-diz-presidente-do-tpi
- Author: PODER360
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:33:38+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: tomoko akane, tpi, united states, donald trump, international justice, sanctions, united nations, crime against humanity, war crimes, news, brazil, politics
## TPI President Warns
TPI president Tomoko Akane says U.S. government under Donald Trump is trying to obstruct international justice by imposing sanctions on the court.

> O tribunal continuará a cumprir plenamente seu mandato com independência e imparcialidade, agindo apenas com base na lei e nas evidências, em nome das inúmeras vítimas de crimes graves
## U.S. Sanctions Target TPI
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Trump administration wants to prevent TPI from prosecuting American citizens.
## TPI Under Fire
TPI faces criticism for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials and investigating U.S. military actions in Afghanistan.
## Trump's Sanctions Timeline
Trump administration announced sanctions on October 9, same day Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navanethem Pillay.
## TPI's Response
TPI president says U.S. actions are 'extraordinary' and 'unprecedented' threats to judges, prosecutors, and the institution itself.
## Sanctions Details
U.S. Treasury Department set 6-month implementation period for sanctions with exceptions for telecommunications, computer programs, pension payments, and detainees.
## TPI's Stance
TPI president says court will continue to operate independently and impartially based on law and evidence for victims of serious crimes.

> O tribunal continuará a cumprir plenamente seu mandato com independência e imparcialidade, agindo apenas com base na lei e nas evidências, em nome das inúmeras vítimas de crimes graves
## TPI's Call to Action
TPI president urges all 193 UN member states to take concrete measures to defend the court.
## TPI's Contrast
TPI president highlights stark contrast between global recognition of international justice and U.S. efforts to undermine the institution.
## TPI's Independence
TPI president states court will continue to operate independently and impartially despite U.S. sanctions.
## TPI's Mission
TPI president emphasizes court's role in protecting victims of serious crimes through law and evidence.
## TPI's Global Reach
TPI president calls for global action to defend the court, not just 125 member states.
## TPI's Future
TPI president says court will continue to operate independently and impartially despite U.S. sanctions.
## TPI's Stance on Sanctions
TPI president states U.S. sanctions will not succeed in obstructing international justice.
## Key takeaway

TPI president Tomoko Akane says U.S. government under Trump is trying to obstruct international justice by imposing sanctions on the court.