Summary
Blocks property and bans US entry for International Criminal Court officials who investigate or prosecute US personnel or personnel from allied nations.
What problem does this solve?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating US and Israeli personnel, which the US sees as an overreach of its power. This order protects these individuals by punishing ICC officials involved in such actions with financial sanctions and travel bans.
Who does this affect?
- International Criminal Court (ICC) officials and employees
- United States military and government personnel
- Military and government personnel of US allies
What does this order do?
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Declares a national emergency
States that efforts by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate or prosecute protected US and allied persons pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security and foreign policy.
Blocks property and assets
Freezes all property and money in the US belonging to foreign persons who have engaged in ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute protected US or allied personnel.
Suspends entry into the United States
Bans ICC officials, employees, agents, and their immediate families from entering the US if they are involved in actions against protected persons.
Defines 'protected persons'
Identifies protected persons as current or former US government officials and military members, as well as those from allied nations that have not consented to ICC jurisdiction.
Prohibits donations
Bans making or receiving donations of items like food, clothing, and medicine to or from any person whose property is blocked by this order.
What is the real world impact?
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Protects US and allied personnel from international prosecution
Prevents the International Criminal Court (ICC) from investigating, arresting, or prosecuting current or former US government and military officials, as well as those from allied nations like Israel, who have not agreed to the ICC's authority.
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Asserts US sovereignty over international bodies
Sends a strong message that the United States does not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction over its citizens and will take action to protect its national interests from what it considers illegitimate international legal actions.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately on February 6, 2025, and sets a deadline for a future report.
Report on additional sanctions
Within 60 days of February 6, 2025, the Secretary of the Treasury must give the President a report on other people who should be sanctioned.