US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
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"We will not tolerate its assault on state sovereignty."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Trump administration seeks a get-out-of-jail-free card for whomever it chooses."
— Liz Evenson , Activist
Key People
Abdoulaye Seye is a Senior Trial Lawyer at the International Criminal Court.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Liz Evenson is the international justice director at Human Rights Watch.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Tomoko Akane is the President of the International Criminal Court.
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The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
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