The U.S. government has announced new sanctions against four officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing ongoing concerns about investigations targeting American and Israeli nationals. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Kimberly Prost of Canada, Nicolas Guillou of France, Nazhat Shameem Khan of Fiji, and Mame Mandiaye Niang of Senegal have been designated under Executive Order 14203, which was issued by President Trump to impose sanctions on the ICC.
According to the statement, these individuals are accused of direct involvement in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute citizens from the United States or Israel without the consent of either country.
Rubio said, "The United States has been clear and steadfast in our opposition to the ICC’s politicization, abuse of power, disregard for our national sovereignty, and illegitimate judicial overreach. The Court is a national security threat that has been an instrument for lawfare against the United States and our close ally Israel."
He added that it remains U.S. policy to take necessary actions to protect its troops, sovereignty, and allies from what he described as "illegitimate and baseless actions" by the ICC.
"I urge countries that still support the ICC, many of whose freedom was purchased at the price of great American sacrifices, to resist the claims of this bankrupt institution," Rubio said.
All four officials were designated pursuant to Executive Order 14203. The Department of State has provided further details in a fact sheet available on its website.