United States enables sanctions against the International Criminal Court

On February 12, 2025, Executive Order 14203 was published in the Federal Register.  EO 14203, which was issued by President Trump on February 6, 2025, sanctions the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) for pursuing baseless actions against America and its allies, including Israel, and abusing its power by issuing baseless arrest warrants for Israeli leaders under the Rome Statute.  According to the EO, the ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel because neither country is party to the Rome Statute or a member of the ICC.  According to the executive order, Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the ICC, is designated pursuant EO 14203.

Federal Register – Executive Order 14203