The US House of Representatives has passed the ‘Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,’ a bill aimed at imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) over concerns of overreach, particularly in relation to investigations involving US officials. The bill passed with a majority vote of 243 in favor and 140 opposed, showcasing a divide among lawmakers.

Supporters argue that the ICC lacks legitimacy in prosecuting non-signatory nations, while opponents warn that sanctioning the court could undermine global efforts to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable and damage the US’s international reputation. The bill now heads to the Senate for further review.