According to Reuters quoting the U.S. Department of Justice, a letter sent to the ICC on Thursday made Washington's position clear, stating that the United States would not assist the court's investigations and rejected any claim that the tribunal had jurisdiction over Americans.
The administration of President Donald Trump has formally told the International Criminal Court (ICC) that the United States does not recognise the court's authority over American citizens and will not cooperate with any of its investigations.
According to Reuters quoting the U.S. Department of Justice, a letter sent to the ICC on Thursday made Washington's position clear, stating that the United States would not assist the court's investigations and rejected any claim that the tribunal had jurisdiction over Americans.
"The United States would not cooperate with any ICC investigations" and rejected the view "that the court had any jurisdiction over Americans," the Justice Department said.
The development comes amid an ongoing legal battle involving three ICC judges who are challenging sanctions imposed on them by the Trump administration.
