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Legal experts back lawsuit against Trump's ICC sanctions order
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An array of former government officials, human rights groups, bar associations, and legal experts from around the world filed eight amicus briefs supporting a lawsuit challenging US President Donald Trump's executive order authorizing sanctions on International Criminal Court officials and staff, Human Rights Watch reported.
The briefs argue against Trump's directive targeting ICC personnel and those assisting the court's work. The signatories include former diplomats, attorneys, and international legal specialists who contend the sanctions regime violates established legal principles governing US conduct toward international institutions.
