ICC Begins Case Against US Government Over Sanctions
Three judges at the International Criminal Court have sued the US government. The US imposed sanctions on the judges. The US says it did not authorize the sanctions.
The International Criminal Court believes the US sanctions are causing fear and making the judges powerless. The ICC argues this is a problem for international law. The US government does not recognize the ICC. They say the sanctions are against their country’s freedom. This is a new and important situation in international law.
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Highlights
ICC Sues US Government
Three judges at the ICC in The Hague are suing the US government.
Sanctions Cause Fear
The ICC says US sanctions cause ‘permanent fear and powerlessness’.
US Disagrees with ICC
The US government does not recognize the ICC and says it did not authorize the sanctions.
ICC Claims Infringement
The ICC argues the sanctions are an infringement on sovereignty.
Arrest of US Government
The International Criminal Court has arrested the United States government.