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Termination of Emergency With Respect to the International Criminal Court

E.O. 14022
Apr 7, 2021
E.O. 14022
Apr 7, 2021

Summary

Stops the national emergency and financial punishments against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its workers.

What problem does this solve?

The U.S. had declared a national emergency and placed financial punishments on the International Criminal Court for investigating U.S. workers. This order ends the emergency, stating that punishments are not a good way to handle concerns with the ICC.

What does this order do?

Ends the national emergency
Terminates the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 13928 concerning the International Criminal Court.
Revokes previous executive order
Cancels Executive Order 13928, which blocked property and assets of certain people associated with the International Criminal Court.
Lifts travel restrictions
Stops the ban on entry into the U.S. for people who were targeted by the previous order related to the ICC.
Maintains objection to ICC jurisdiction
States that the U.S. still objects to the ICC's authority over American workers and will protect them from any attempts by the court to use its power.
Preserves past actions
Ensures that ending the emergency does not affect any actions, legal cases, or penalties that happened before this order was issued.

Who does this affect?

  • International Criminal Court personnel
  • U.S. government officials
  • U.S. military personnel

What is the real world impact?

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Shifts foreign policy strategy
Changes the U.S. approach to the International Criminal Court by deciding that financial punishments are not an effective or appropriate tool for addressing disagreements. This signals a preference for diplomacy over economic pressure in this case.
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Improves relations with allies
Reverses a policy that was unpopular with many U.S. allies who support the ICC. Ending the sanctions can help repair diplomatic relationships and show a renewed commitment to international institutions.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately as of April 1, 2021.