The US government has announced new sanctions targeting top figures at the International Criminal Court (ICC), including its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior lawyer. These measures are part of an escalating campaign led by the Trump administration to dismantle the court, which has faced criticism for its jurisdiction and activities. Senator Marco Rubio has publicly supported these sanctions, describing the ICC as fundamentally flawed. In response, multiple human rights organizations have filed lawsuits against the administration, arguing that these sanctions undermine efforts to uphold human rights and the rule of law. The situation has sparked widespread debate about the legitimacy and future of the ICC as a crucial institution for international justice.