US Justice Department Rejects ICC Jurisdiction Over American Citizens

The US Department of Justice has formally rejected any jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over American citizens. In a letter sent by Attorney General Todd Blanchard to ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane, the US government made clear that it will not cooperate with any investigations, requests, or legal proceedings initiated by the court. This declaration comes amid a lawsuit filed by ICC judges against the administration of President Donald Trump, seeking to lift sanctions imposed on them by the US government. The letter underscores the US stance of non-recognition of the ICC's authority over its nationals and signals continued resistance to the court's actions against American officials.