U.S. Judge Blocks Trump-Era Sanctions on Groups Assisting the I.C.C.
A federal judge in the United States has blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on two human rights groups that support the International Criminal Court, delivering a significant legal setback to a policy aimed at pressuring the tribunal and its network of civil society partners. The ruling underscores the continuing clash between Washingtonâs sanctions powers and the independence of organizations documenting alleged war crimes and abuses abroad.
