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Trump Faces Risks with ICC Fight
The confrontation between the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and the International Criminal Court is escalating, as Washington takes steps targeting the court and its judges amid claims that they threaten its sovereignty and accountability for its officials. The U.S. State Department has launched a campaign to dismantle the court and imposed sanctions on 11 judges and prosecutors. Meanwhile, Washington refuses to adhere to the Rome Statute, which prevents the court from prosecuting its citizens, and is working to undermine international accountability mechanisms through internal changes to its laws. The administration is concerned about the potential criminal prosecution of some of its officials over military operations, amid efforts to strengthen legal protections at both the national and international levels. International institutions are facing threats of reduced scope and future restrictions on the court's authority.
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