The United States has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane of Japan, and a senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal. This action is part of an ongoing campaign by Washington against the ICC, which it accuses of being unduly "politicized." The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized the court’s investigations, particularly those potentially involving US personnel or allies. These sanctions represent a further escalation in tensions between the US and The Hague-based international court. The US views the ICC’s jurisdiction as a threat to its sovereignty. This latest move signals a continued hardline stance against the ICC’s activities. The sanctions aim to deter the court from pursuing investigations that the US opposes.