US Sanctions ICC Judges, Citing 'Protection of Democracies'
The New Arab reports the US escalated its pressure on the ICC following the court’s move to uphold arrest warrants linked to Israel’s Gaza probe. This isn’t new; the Trump administration sanctioned ICC officials in 2020 for investigating alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan. Biden's administration simply picked up where Trump left off, illustrating bipartisan commitment to ensuring American and
allied immunity from international law. The US cites concern for 'allies' while simultaneously undermining the very institutions meant to uphold global norms. One might wonder if 'democracy' now means absolute impunity from international justice, especially when the accused receive billions in US military aid annually. How many 'rules-based order' sermons will we endure before acknowledging the US
only follows rules it writes, and often, only when convenient?