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The United States Department of Justice announced that Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally notified the International Criminal Court (ICC) that the U.S. completely rejects the tribunal's jurisdiction over American citizens and will not cooperate with any of its investigations or legal proceedings.
Attorney General Todd Blanche sent a formal letter to ICC President Tomoko Akane, articulating the United States' firm stance against the court's reach. The Department of Justice stated that the U.S. will not participate in, nor recognize, any ICC investigations or legal actions involving American citizens. This development occurs against the backdrop of ongoing legal friction between the ICC and the Trump administration, specifically regarding a lawsuit filed by ICC judges seeking to overturn sanctions previously imposed on them by the U.S. government.
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