Rubio Slaps New Sanctions on ICC Officials as Trump Administration Escalates Fight With Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new round of sanctions against two International Criminal Court officials Tuesday, escalating the Trump administration’s confrontation with the Hague-based court and international human rights organizations. The latest sanctions target ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Rubio described the action as another step in what