The International Criminal Court just got a reality check from Uncle Sam. On Thursday, the State Department slapped sanctions on four ICC judges for their overreaching actions against the U.S. and Israel, as Just the News reports. This move signals a no-nonsense stance against globalist meddling in sovereign affairs.
The sanctions hit judges Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia for their roles in ICC decisions targeting American and Israeli officials.
Two of these judges greenlit arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The other pair authorized an ICC probe into U.S. personnel in Afghanistan. Apparently, the ICC thinks it can play world cop without pushback.
“As ICC judges, these four individuals have actively engaged in the ICC’s illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America or our close ally, Israel,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared. That’s diplomatic speak for “back off.” The ICC’s arrogance in targeting democratic nations is a woke power grab dressed as justice.
The court’s claim to unchecked authority reeks of globalist overreach. Rubio called it a “politicized” move, and he’s not wrong. When unelected judges target elected leaders, it’s not justice—it’s a kangaroo court.
“The ICC is politicized and falsely claims unfettered discretion to investigate, charge, and prosecute nationals of the United States and our allies,” Rubio added. This isn’t about accountability; it’s about undermining nations that don’t bow to the progressive world order. The U.S. isn’t here for it.
The sanctions are a clear message: the U.S. won’t tolerate infringements on its sovereignty. Nor will it let its allies, like Israel, be bullied by an unaccountable court. The ICC’s actions threaten the very freedoms Americans have fought for.
“This dangerous assertion and abuse of power infringes upon the sovereignty and national security of the United States and our allies, including Israel,” Rubio stated. He’s spot-on -- letting the ICC run wild sets a precedent for global bureaucrats to override national laws. That’s a hard pass.
The State Department’s move isn’t just about these four judges. It’s a broader stand against the ICC’s attempt to flex a muscle it doesn’t have. Sovereignty isn’t negotiable, and the U.S. is drawing a line in the sand.
Rubio didn’t stop at slamming the ICC. “I call on the countries that still support the ICC, many of whose freedom was purchased at the price of great American sacrifices, to fight this disgraceful attack on our nation and Israel,” he urged. That’s a polite way of saying, “Remember who’s had your back.”
Many ICC-supporting nations owe their liberty to American blood and treasure. Yet they cheer a court that targets U.S. and Israeli leaders while ignoring real tyrants. Hypocrisy much?
The U.S. has every right to protect its interests and those of its allies. The ICC’s selective justice -- going after democracies while giving dictators a pass -- exposes its true agenda. It’s not about fairness; it’s about control.
“The United States will take whatever actions we deem necessary to protect our sovereignty, that of Israel, and any other U.S. ally from illegitimate actions by the ICC,” Rubio vowed. That’s the kind of backbone missing from too many globalist-appeasing administrations. The ICC isn’t above accountability.
These sanctions are a shot across the bow. The U.S. won’t sit idly by while a rogue court tries to play judge, jury, and executioner. Expect more pushback if the ICC doesn’t get the memo.
The State Department’s actions remind the world that America prioritizes its sovereignty and alliances. The ICC may think itself untouchable, but the U.S. just proved otherwise. Time for the court to rethink its overreach before it is hit with more consequences.
