Key facts
- Lawyers and advocacy groups have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government.
- The lawsuits challenge sanctions imposed on individuals and entities supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The sanctions were enacted via an executive order by the Trump administration.
- Plaintiffs cite the executive order as the basis for their legal challenge.
- Japan is reportedly navigating diplomatic complexities related to the U.S. stance on the ICC.
A coalition of international lawyers and U.S. advocacy groups have initiated legal action against the United States, challenging sanctions imposed on individuals and entities that support the International Criminal Court (ICC).