Rubio Warns ICC Against 'Quoting Laws to Men With Swords'
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the International Criminal Court against enforcing laws on Americans, calling international law a tool of the elite. Speaking at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention, Rubio invoked the phrase "quoting laws to men with swords" to criticize the ICC's actions. His remarks follow recent US sanctions on the court, which has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The US, which has not ratified the Rome Statute, opposes the ICC's jurisdiction over its citizens.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the ICC against enforcing laws on Americans.
- Rubio accused the ICC of "weaponizing international law" as a tool of the elite.
- The US recently imposed sanctions on the ICC, aiming to disrupt its operations.
- ICC arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
- The US signed but did not ratify the Rome Statute establishing the ICC.
- Rubio's remarks were made at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention.
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