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U.S. Rejects ICC Authority Over Americans | US News
The U.S. is sending a firm message: it won’t bend to the International Criminal Court’s authority over American citizens. Acting AG Todd Blanche declared the U.S. will resist any ICC investigations or detentions of Americans, calling the court’s jurisdiction invalid. This follows Trump-era policies, including sanctions against ICC officials targeting U.S. persons, backed by the 2002 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act. The U.S. argues the court oversteps, especially when acting politically or against non-signatory nations. Meanwhile, three ICC judges have sued the U.S. government…
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