Amal Clooney Faces U.S. Sanctions Over ICC Role

Amal Clooney, a prominent British human rights lawyer and wife of George Clooney, may face US entry and financial sanctions under Executive Order 14203, issued by former President Donald Trump, due to her advisory role to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation of Israeli leaders. The UK Foreign Office has warned Clooney and other British attorneys of these potential sanctions, which target those the Trump administration considers responsible for 'illegitimate and baseless' ICC actions against US allies, particularly Israel. If enforced, the sanctions could prevent Clooney, who is admitted to the New York bar and co-owns US property, from entering the country or accessing her American assets. The issue arises as the ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, allegations both have denied. Legal experts say challenging the sanctions would involve lengthy litigation. Representatives for the Clooneys and the UK Foreign Office have declined to comment.