Editorial | The ICC Poses a Threat to Americans

Sanctions Announced: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on four International Criminal Court officials, which are largely seen as a defense of Israel.

Misjudgment of Stakes: The article argues that while defending Israel is important, the situation is fundamentally about American self-defense.

Investigation into U.S. Actions: One of the sanctioned judges, Kimberly Prost from Canada, authorized an investigation into potential war crimes committed by the U.S. during the Afghanistan war.

Ongoing Investigation Concerns: Despite the U.S. not being a member of the ICC and the court lacking jurisdiction, the war-crimes investigation initiated in 2020 remains open and poses ongoing concerns.