Their officials cite anti-African bias and limited effectiveness as reasons for withdrawing. The nation of Chad has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC),…
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Venezuela Withdraws from the International Criminal Court
The State Department commended the move and encouraged other Latin American countries to follow suit. The U.S. State Department commended the announcement from interim President Delcy Rodriguez to…
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Judge Rules in Favor of Americans in Maduro Torture Case
The $314 million award marks the largest judgment to date for Americans seeking compensation after being imprisoned in Venezuela. Federal Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami ruled in favor of…
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Secretary of State Outlines Administration Position on ICC
He said that the tribunal has become “radical and extreme,” and threatens to undermine U.S. sovereignty. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the International Criminal Court (ICC) in…
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Secretary Rubio Announces Sanctions Against ICC
The secretary speaks out against ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leadership. State Secretary Marco Rubio announced U.S. sanctions against four members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on…
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U.S. Sanctions UN Human Rights Council Rappoteur
Secretary Rubio criticized the official, who is supposed to be independent, for condemning Israel. The U.S. State Department placed sanctions against Francesca Paola Albanese, the United Nations Human…
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U.S. Sanctions Members of ICC for Targeting Americans and Israelis
Secretary of State also issued a statement condemning sanctions placed on Israeli officials by U.S. allies. The State Department imposed sanctions this month on members of the International…
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President Trump Sanctions the ICC
He imposes them due to the court’s issuance of arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal…
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House Passes Legislation Sanctioning ICC Officials for Israel Arrest Warrants
Bipartisan support helps to pass the measure. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering America’s response…
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White House Responds to ICC Warrant for Israeli Officials
The United States and Israel are not members of the International Criminal Court. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
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