ICC shields against US sanctions
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At a UN event on Friday, the International Criminal Court said it had overhauled systems to insulate itself from potential US sanctions, the deputy prosecutor said.
by Ryan Goodman
President Trump-Rubio are reportedly preparing to unleash sweeping sanctions to cripple International Criminal Court.
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
Proposed U.S. Sanctions Against the ICC Could Lead to Detainees’ Release
A list of individuals currently in ICC custody awaiting trial or judgment, who could be released if U.S. sanctions dismantle the Court.
www.justsecurity.org
September 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM
President Trump-Rubio are reportedly preparing to unleash sweeping sanctions to cripple International Criminal Court.
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
"We have done a lot of work to ensure that the court is buffered from the impacts of any potential sanctions in the future... We’ve been working on this for some time . . . ensuring that we are autonomous for the future.”—ICC Deputy Prosecutor N.S. Khan
International Criminal Court is insulated against US sanctions, says deputy prosecutor
Tribunal has overhauled systems to withstand potential new measures from Trump administration
www.ft.com
September 25, 2026 at 8:29 PM
"We have done a lot of work to ensure that the court is buffered from the impacts of any potential sanctions in the future... We’ve been working on this for some time . . . ensuring that we are autonomous for the future.”—ICC Deputy Prosecutor N.S. Khan
by Ryan Goodman
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Here's the best reporting explaining how the US sanctions can cut off the Court from the dollar-based global financial system, and US employees/contractors who work with the Court
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Exclusive | Trump Ramps Up Bid to Dismantle International Criminal Court
The U.S. administration is preparing sweeping sanctions that would cut the court off from much of the global financial system.
www.wsj.com
September 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Here's the best reporting explaining how the US sanctions can cut off the Court from the dollar-based global financial system, and US employees/contractors who work with the Court
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Here's the best reporting explaining how the US sanctions can cut off the Court from the dollar-based global financial system, and US employees/contractors who work with the Court
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