Last week, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast of Florida introduced legislation to shield Israeli officials from the lawless and illegitimate attacks of the “International Criminal Court.”
Israel is currently at war with Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization.
The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act” (H.R. 23) would impose sanctions on any International Criminal Court officials who seek to go after U.S. citizens or her allies, including Israel.
The legislation passed the House on a bipartisan basis last Congress with the support of 42 Democrats. The bill never moved in the Democrat-controlled Senate. President Joe Biden supports the ICC.
The ICC is an illegitimate court that represents a massive threat to US sovereignty, Roy said. The Trump administration was right to impose sanctions on the associates of the ICC if they dare go after US citizens, servicemembers, or her allies; Biden’s decision to reverse that policy was weak, embarrassing, and wrong, he said.
Congressman Nick Begich III said he supports the bill.
“The U.S. is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) nor party to the Rome Statute. Therefore, the ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or its citizens,” Begich said. “Protecting the sovereignty of our nation and our citizens requires that we stand up to organizations like the ICC, make clear that we do not recognize their authority, and will not cede those rights uniquely protected under the United States Constitution. That is why I am proud to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.”
Rep. Roy said the ICC is engaged in a “shameful lawfare campaign against Prime Minister Netanyahu for doing his duty to protect his fellow citizens from Hamas in the wake of the barbaric October 7th attacks. But let’s be clear, this isn’t just about Israel, this is about ensuring that our nation’s sovereignty is protected, as well as the American servicemembers. If we do not check this rogue, leftist ‘court’ now, we can rest assured that our military leadership and troops will be the next targets of its political attacks.”
Roy continued, “While I have full confidence that President Trump will stand for Israel with the strength and moral clarity that Biden has sorely lacked, this bill will ensure that no future administration after him will be able to give the ICC a free pass to attack our allies like this.”
Mast said the bill sends a clear message to the International Criminal Court: “We may not recognize you, but you sure as hell will recognize what happens when you target America or its allies. The ICC’s attempt to obstruct Israel’s right to defend itself has only prolonged the war and prevented the release of American hostages by boosting Hamas’ morale.”
Does this slimy twerp plan on working on bycatch like he promised or not?
And what,exactly, does the issue in this story have to dowth bycatch topic?
Try and stay in the lane when spouting off.
You know there is little Begich can do in congress. That’s a Governor issue he handles the appointments. Mary Peltola was not honest to the state and set a false hope.
Apparently keeping promises like lowering inflation and undocumented immigrants are no longer a top priority. Laser focused lol
Hey Frank, Begich voted for a bill to curtail illegal immigration on Tuesday. It’s being voted on in the Senate. Try to keep up.
Isn’t George Clooney’s wife Amal an attorney for this group? Tell George to stay in Italy.
All the feigned outrage against the ICC, when it issues warrants for our permanent governments’ enemies, the permanent state praise it, when it issues warrants on our agents conducting mischief overseas or their vassal states the permanent state screeches and try to end it.
The bottom line is we were warned by our forefathers not to become entangled in alliances and foreign adventures and wars, and we see the utter destruction to our nation and society by failing to heed their warnings.
As it is, we have several generations of work to focus on to reestablish a functioning nation, economy and society, assuming we ended all these entanglements now.
Israel didn’t start this latest event. The Palestinians did the international court is a kangaroo court ran by the left. Every country is a sovereign country. The international court has no standing.
I am impressed by how dynamic Congressman Begich is.
Pffffffft…………Hundreds within our own government need to be prosecuted in the ICC.
Steve: Check your medication levels checks.
That’s too bad, they seem to be the only group holding anyone responsible for murderous atrocities.
ML: Ummmmh, the IDF seems to be doing an effective job holding Hamas for the atrocities they committed.
Not true. Israel is holding many accountable for murderous atrocities.
Dissolve the UN in its entirety. It is the Tortuga of diplomats. Included within its network is the ICC.
By golly, I’m starting to Cotten to the lad!
Another s-o-l-i-d base hit for the Nickster!
As the week progresses, I like Nick more. Keep up the good work, neighbor!