The United States put sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a top trial lawyer. Press agencies shared the news. CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, and Al Jazeera all reported on the new measures. CNN reported that the action adds to a effort to take apart the court. NBC News labeled the move the newest strike on the court.
The ICC pushed back. The court strongly rejected the new US sanctions designations. Japan also spoke out against the United States over the sanctions. Japan termed the US decision disappointing.