ICC judges sue Trump over 'draconian' sanctions

NEW YORK – Three International Criminal Court judges sanctioned by the United States filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Donald Trump and other senior US officials, arguing the measures against them are unlawful. In a New York court filing, judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin alleged the sanctions aimed to “exert extra-judicial pressure.” The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on at least 11 ICC officials, including the chief prosecutor, which consist of travel bans and asset freezes. Many of the measures have been direct reprisals for investigations into key […]... Keep on reading: ICC judges sue Trump over 'draconian' sanctions