Overview
- President Trump’s February 2025 Executive Order 14203 imposes sanctions on ICC officials, citing 'illegitimate' arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant.
- The U.K. Foreign Office has cautioned Amal Clooney and other prominent barristers about potential U.S. sanctions for advising the ICC on the case.
- If sanctioned, Clooney could face a travel ban to the U.S., asset freezes, and professional restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- Legal experts highlight unprecedented due-process concerns, as no prior sanctions have targeted foreign lawyers for professional legal advice.
- The ICC arrest warrants allege war crimes during Israel's Gaza operations, sparking diplomatic tensions between the U.S., Israel, and the court.