International Criminal Court Criticizes New U.S. Sanctions Against It

The Trump administration imposed further penalties on judges for the world’s highest criminal court in retaliation for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and investigating the U.S. military.

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Judge Bars Trump Administration From Punishing 2 Law Professors for I.C.C. Work

A federal judge in New York permanently blocked the government from pursuing penalties against the professors over their assistance to the International Criminal Court.

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Trump Order on International Criminal Court Likely Violates First Amendment, Judge Rules

The ruling’s scope is limited to two American activists, but it represents a striking, if tentative, blow to the president’s efforts to penalize and isolate the world’s highest criminal court.

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Evidence Supports War Crimes Allegations in Darfur, I.C.C. Prosecutor Says

The International Criminal Court has “reasonable grounds to believe” war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed, the court’s deputy prosecutor said.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur, for investigating Americans and Israelis over the war in the enclave.

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I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women

The arrest warrants, for Afghanistan’s leader and its top justice official, say the restrictions on women and girls are evidence of crimes against humanity.

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Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It

To comply with a Trump executive order, Microsoft recently suspended the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor in the Netherlands who was investigating Israel for war crimes.

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State Dept. Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court Judges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the four judges were responsible for investigations of the U.S. military and arrest warrants against top Israeli officials.

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Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C.

The International Criminal Court confirmed that its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, will step down pending the results of an investigation into allegations against him.

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Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, remains very popular at home.

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