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Sep 25, 2026

Former officials and rights groups file amicus briefs supporting lawsuit against Trump ICC sanctions

An array of former government officials, human rights organizations, bar associations, and legal experts from around the world have filed eight amicus briefs backing a lawsuit that challenges President Donald Trump's executive order authorizing sanctions on International Criminal Court officials. The briefs argue the sanctions impede human rights work and disrupt the court's operations.

Sep 25, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The lawsuit argues that the sanctions violate the plaintiffs' First and Fifth Amendment rights and exceed the president's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
  • ▪During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, Donald Trump claimed the International Criminal Court had no jurisdiction, legitimacy, or authority.
  • ▪Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten defended the International Criminal Court at the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026, calling on nations to say 'hands off' the court.

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