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ICC Judges Sue Trump, Claim Sanctions Violated Law

6/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges filed a suit in New York alleging U.S. sanctions blocked their accounts.
Sanctions issued under EO 14203 investigations aim to punish ICC rulings.
The sanctions froze accounts, cancelled cards, blocked travel.
The suit says President Donald Trump exceeded his Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authority and accuses Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of violating Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

History

Historical Context

In August 2002 President George W. Bush signed the American Service-Members’ Protection Act, a law that lets the U.S. president use “all means necessary” to free American or allied personnel detained by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The bill, introduced by Sen. Jesse Helms and Rep. Tom DeLay, passed the Senate 75-19 and drew sharp criticism from the EU and the Dutch government.

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Story summary

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges filed a suit in New York alleging U.S. sanctions blocked their accounts.
Sanctions issued under EO 14203 investigations aim to punish ICC rulings.
The sanctions froze accounts, cancelled cards, blocked travel.
The suit says President Donald Trump exceeded his Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authority and accuses Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of violating Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

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