U.S. Sanctions International Criminal Court Officials Amidst Legal Challenges
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated Tomoko Akane, President and Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Abdoulaye Seye, a Senior Trial Lawyer at the Court, for sanctions under Executive Order 14203. These individuals were added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. Executive Order 14203, issued on February 6, 2025, forms the basis of this sanctions program, targeting foreign persons involved in ICC efforts concerning individuals defined as 'protected persons,' which include U.S. personnel and certain allied nationals. The U.S. has historically opposed the ICC's jurisdiction over its nationals without American consent, a stance that predates the current sanctions campaign. This action follows previous rounds of sanctions against ICC officials, including former Prosecutor Karim Khan and several judges. The U.S. government views these measures as a response to what it considers a threat by the ICC to U.S. sovereignty, particularly regarding investigations into al... 
