US Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions
Four US human-rights groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday. They challenged sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
The lawsuit was filed in a New York federal court. Human Rights Watch is one of the four groups.
The lawsuit also challenges an executive order targeting the ICC. The ICC is investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine.
The lawsuit also challenges sanctions against a UN human-rights expert. It also challenges sanctions against three Palestinian rights groups.
The groups said the ICC sanctions were unlawful. They accused the administration of using a crippling sanctions regime.
They said this undermines global efforts to prosecute war crimes. It also undermines efforts to prosecute crimes against humanity.
Klear Note — The ICC investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity worldwide. Sanctions can restrict money and travel, making international court work harder.
Key Terms 3
- ICC International Criminal Court, a global court that prosecutes war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- UN human-rights expert An independent investigator appointed by the United Nations to monitor rights issues.
- Human Rights Watch An international group that investigates and reports on human rights abuses.