Senate Democrats, International Criminal Court

Senate Dems block ICC sanctions bill in Schumer-urged show of unity
Senate Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court on Tuesday after Republicans rejected changes addressing their concerns. Why it matters: The vote is a show of unity from Senate Democrats and is their first concrete action since President Trump's inauguration to thwart the GOP agenda.
Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant
Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted to filibuster a GOP-led bill to sanction International Criminal Court officials.
Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court
Washington — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led measure that would sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing that the bill as written would backfire on U.S. allies and companies.
Senate Dems take down ICC sanctions bill amid fury over Trump funding freeze
Senate Democrats revolted on Tuesday following the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal aid by tanking a vote to sanction the International Criminal Court and promising there might be similar moves to come if the White House does not change its tune in short order.
ICC sanctions bill exposes weak spot for Senate Democrats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) used a rare emergency meeting on Friday to make a plea for unity, but Democrats have a tactical problem he can't avoid. Why it matters: Schumer can't guarantee the votes to give Sen.
The international community can protect the ICC from Trump's sanctions. Here's how
The EU can use a Blocking Statute to shield the ICC from sanctions, while the court has the right to charge Trump with obstruction of justice, experts say
Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push
Senate Republicans are recommending President Trump issue an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its pursuit of war crimes cases against Israel, after Senate
US Senate Democrats block bill to sanction international court over Israel
The bill was a Republican-led effort to sanction the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Shaheen says Democrats want changes to ICC bill to protect contractors, member states
Talks were still ongoing Monday evening about the bill ahead of an initial procedural vote on Tuesday afternoon
Senate Democrats block GOP’s ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American
In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court
As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill ...
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Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats blocked consideration of legislation sanctioning the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest ...
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Why Sanctioning the ICC Would Be Terrible for Civil Liberties
Sanctions would endanger the investigation of war crimes across the globe and prove a grave blow to human rights.
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‘Deeply Disappointed’: Fetterman Slams His Own Party For Shielding International Court Trying To Arrest Netanyahu
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman expressed his disappointment in the outcome of the International Criminal Court ...
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Barrasso to target ICC in floor speech supporting sanctions legislation
The No. 2 Senate Republican plans to condemn the ICC for its embrace of ‘the legal fiction and the moral fraud that Israel ...