New York: (RightNow) Four human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump in a New York federal court. These groups are challenging the sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The organizations involved in the lawsuit include Human Rights Watch, American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, and Open Society Institute. They claim that the sanctions violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The groups argue that these sanctions make it difficult for human rights activists to collaborate with the ICC. Financial restrictions have been imposed by freezing the assets of individuals associated with the court.

This issue is significant as the sanctions hinder access to justice for victims of war crimes. The organizations assert that these measures undermine efforts to hold human rights violators accountable in court.

It is noteworthy that U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in February 2025, imposing sanctions on ICC officials. These sanctions include freezing the assets of ICC judges and others, as well as banning their entry into the United States.