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Two Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions
DAWN and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide filed suit in Manhattan federal court, alleging that sanctions on the International Criminal Court have restricted their advocacy work. The groups say the measures have prompted them to alter or halt activities related to Palestinian issues.
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Two human rights organizations filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against the Trump administration, claiming that sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court have restricted their advocacy work. The groups, DAWN and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide, argue that the sanctions create legal risks that have forced them to edit or stop certain activities.
They say the measures extend penalties to anyone providing services to sanctioned entities.
The complaint states that the organizations have stopped submitting evidence to the ICC, ended ties with sanctioned groups, and discontinued work with a U.N. investigator. The groups contend that these changes were made to avoid potential prison time or fines.
The sanctions were imposed through an executive order that targets the court and associated individuals and organizations. The order applies penalties to judges, staff, and groups involved in related work. The organizations maintain that the sanctions affect not only the ICC but also surrounding advocacy efforts.
They filed the suit yesterday.
