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Rubio Warns ICC Against Prosecuting Americans, Cites "Men With Swords"
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the International Criminal Court on Friday against attempting to prosecute Americans, accusing the tribunal of weaponizing international law.
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What happened
- 01Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the ICC against prosecuting Americans, citing "men with swords."
- 02Rubio accused the ICC of "weaponization of international law" and overstepping its authority.
- 03The U.S. is not a member of the ICC, having signed but not ratified the Rome Statute.
- 04The U.S. confrontation with the ICC intensified after an arrest warrant for PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 05The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC judges and officials.
Rubio stated that the U.S. would not accept the court's jurisdiction, invoking a historical quote about "men with swords." The U.S. is not a member of the ICC, and its confrontation with the court has intensified following an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC judges and officials involved in cases concerning Americans and Israelis.
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