ICC Judges Challenge U.S. Sanctions as Punishment for Court Decisions

Three International Criminal Court judges—from Canada, Uganda, and Benin—filed suit in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, arguing that Trump administration sanctions imposed on them are unlawful retaliation. The measures froze their assets, revoked U.S. visas, and barred financial transactions. The judges claim the sanctions were designed to punish and coerce decisions relating to investigations of U.S. and Israeli conduct. The case tests whether governments can weaponize sanctions against international tribunal judges.