I.C.C. Judges Denounce Effect of Trump’s Sanctions

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Marlise SimonsJanuary 10, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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In 2020, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) officials in response to the court's investigation into alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan and, more recently, arrest warrants issued for Israeli officials regarding actions in Gaza. These sanctions, which have expanded to include eleven top I.C.C. officials as of December 2025, effectively cut off the sanctioned individuals from American funds, goods, and services. I.C.C. judges report being treated as pariahs and face challenges in their daily lives due to the restrictions. The U.S. sanctions aim to pressure the court to drop the arrest warrants for Israeli officials and halt investigations into U.S. personnel. The I.C.C. continues to investigate alleged atrocities in multiple countries, including Ukraine, Myanmar, and Sudan.

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Libya 40% Myanmar 40% Ukraine 40% Peru 40% Sudan 40% Venezuela 40% Gaza ×260% Afghanistan ×360% Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza ×270% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×290% International Criminal Court ×7100%

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