The United States imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a top trial lawyer. Press agencies covered the news. CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, Reuters, and Al Jazeera all covered the new measures. CNN noted that the move adds to a drive to dismantle the court. NBC News described the move the newest assault on the court.
The ICC fought back. The court forcefully rejected the new US sanctions designations. Japan also criticized the United States over the sanctions. Japan termed the US move disappointing.