Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

Four major US human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging executive orders that impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The groups argue these sanctions are an illegal attempt to obstruct investigations into war crimes.
People take part in a demonstration in defense of the international criminal court at Piazza Ugo La Malfa in Rome, Italy, on 16 July 2026. Photograph: Simona Granati/Corbis/Getty Images People take part in a demonstration in defense of the international criminal court at Piazza Ugo La Malfa in Rome, Italy, on 16 July 2026. Photograph: Simona Granati/Corbis/Getty Images Trump administration Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine
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