Treaty that created the International Criminal Court
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said his legal team is reviewing whether the city can act on an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and he has reiterated that he will follow local law. President Donald Trump has posted that Netanyahu "will not be arrested" while in the United States.
The United States has launched a broad campaign to isolate the International Criminal Court, aiming to weaken its authority and deter investigations involving American personnel. Rubio argues the ICC threatens U.S. sovereignty, while allies face pressure to withdraw or face penalties. Several ICC officials have already faced sanctions.
The ICC oversight body is set to vote on Karim Khan’s fate after allegations of misconduct toward a female aide. Khan has denied wrongdoing; the UK Bar Standards Board and US sanctions have added pressure as the Assembly of States Parties prepares for a special session at the UN on July 24.
Ghanaian petitioners have submitted a request to the ICC prosecutor seeking accountability for widespread attacks on African migrants in South Africa between 2015 and 2026. The petition argues South Africa failed to prevent or prosecute the violence, while the ICC has confirmed receipt. Local and regional actors warn of ongoing xenophobia and its impact on migrants and regional relations.