United States Imposes Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

The US government, led by President Donald Trump has taken a stance against the International Criminal Court (ICC). They have accused the ICC of illegitimately asserting jurisdiction over the US and Israel, and of abusing its power by issuing "baseless" arrest warrants. The ICC, which has the authority to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and other serious offenses, has been deemed by the US government as overstepping its bounds. The US government maintains that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the US or Israel. This development follows Trump's pursuit of dramatic cuts to US government spending and appears to be another move in his efforts to limit the influence of international institutions.