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Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
AI Summary:
This is a policy document, specifically an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The regulation blocks property and prohibits transactions with persons involved in ICC investigations or prosecutions of U.S. or allied personnel. It declares a national emergency and imposes significant restrictions, including:
This regulation establishes sanctions against the International Criminal Court by blocking property and assets of ICC officials and those who assist in investigations targeting U.S. or allied personnel. The order specifically targets ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute American or Israeli military and government personnel, declaring such actions a threat to national security. It prohibits entry into the United States for ICC officials, employees, agents, and their immediate family members. The sanctions apply to any foreign persons directly engaged in ICC efforts against "protected persons" (U.S. or allied personnel) without consent, those providing support to such efforts, or those associated with sanctioned individuals. The order defines "protected persons" as current or former U.S. military personnel, government officials, and similar personnel from U.S. allies who have not consented to ICC jurisdiction. The Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State are authorized to implement these sanctions and report on additional persons to be included under the order's provisions.