U.S. Rejects ICC, Canada Stands Firm | Winnipeg News

The U.S. Justice Department just declared it won’t recognize the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over American citizens, calling any such attempts illegitimate — a bold move that echoes Donald Trump’s long-standing opposition and is amplified by the Attorney General’s dual role as his personal lawyer. Meanwhile, Canada stands firm, having rejected U.S. pressure for over two decades to block ICC transfers, insisting it honors its treaty commitments and remains a key architect and supporter of the court’s mission to hold the worst crimes accountable. While Washington draws red lines around sovereignty, Ottawa stays true to its global justice principles — not as a defiance, but as a steadfast commitment to international law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b4f105cabec8bc9