Cut off by their banks and from Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
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- #International Criminal Court
- #US Sanctions
- #Judicial Independence
- ICC staff, including judges and the chief prosecutor, face U.S. sanctions for investigating U.S. and Israeli officials.
- Sanctions block access to financial services, travel to the U.S., and even affect everyday technology like Alexa and email.
- Sanctioned individuals, such as Judge Kimberly Prost and Prosecutor Karim Khan, experience disruptions in personal and professional life.
- The sanctions impact ICC operations, including investigations and leadership stability, amid broader challenges.
- Families of sanctioned staff also suffer, with restrictions affecting their ability to travel or attend events in the U.S.
- The ICC, established in 2002, prosecutes severe international crimes but relies on member states for enforcement.
- The Trump administration justified sanctions as protecting U.S. sovereignty and Israel from ICC jurisdiction.
- Sanctioned staff remain resolute, vowing to continue their judicial duties despite the restrictions.