The GOP-led House passed on Wednesday a bill threatening to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Forty-two Democrats joined with 205 Republicans in voting to pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, sending the legislation to the Senate. President Joe Biden opposes the bill despite blasting the warrant applications.
The legislation would “impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.”
Penalties listed in the bill would have the president implement restrictions on transactions of property and interests within the United States, as well as visas, admission, or parole of anyone who is linked to offending actions by the ICC.
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