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US Targets ICC Officials in Sovereignty Push | Madison News
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is escalating the US campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, imposing sanctions on top ICC officials for targeting non-member states — including American allies. Citing sovereignty and accusing the court of politically motivated investigations, Rubio is rallying global partners to withdraw support and reject ICC jurisdiction over their nationals. The ICC, which recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, has condemned the sanctions as an assault on international justice. In response to US pressure, nations like Venezuela and Chad have already pulled out, raising alarms that the court’s global reach is eroding — and with it, accountability for atrocities worldwide.
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