# ICC Judges Sue U.S. Over Sanctions

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-06-26T08:09:56+00:00
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Three ICC judges are suing the U.S. government in federal court, demanding the lifting of crippling sanctions imposed after the court launched investigations into alleged war crimes by American troops in Afghanistan and Israeli forces in Palestinian territories. Calling the sanctions “draconian” and politically motivated, the judges argue they’re designed to pressure the court and undermine judicial independence. The U.S., which rejects the ICC’s jurisdiction, previously declared the investigations a national security threat and invoked emergency powers — a move the judges say is baseless and arbitrary. This landmark lawsuit marks the first time current ICC judges have directly challenged U.S. sanctions in American courts, framing them as an unprecedented assault on the rule of law. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7375063592ada175

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