The Executive Order 14203, issued by former President Donald J. Trump, imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order is in response to what the U.S. government views as illegitimate actions by the ICC, including investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, despite neither country recognizing ICC jurisdiction. As part of these sanctions, the order blocks property and assets and restricts entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families when deemed a threat to U.S. interests. It declares a national emergency to address these issues and mandates further actions and reporting by relevant U.S. departments.
Simple Explanation
In 2025, the President decided that some people from a special court called the International Criminal Court (ICC) can't come to the U.S. or use their things here because they were trying to investigate people the U.S. doesn't think they should. This decision makes rules about how and when these people can be stopped, but it's not clear how it all works or who exactly might be affected.