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International Law

Cleveland State University

Department of State

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Complaint, Milena Sterio, Diane Marie Amann, Margaret Deguzman, Gabor Rona Oct 2020

Complaint, Milena Sterio, Diane Marie Amann, Margaret Deguzman, Gabor Rona

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On June 11, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 13,928, Blocking Property of Certain Persons Associated With the International Criminal Court, threatening severe sanctions, monetary penalties, and imprisonment on persons who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Executive Order exceeds its legal authority, impermissibly prohibits speech, and fails to provide notice as to who it covers and what for what activities.

Those impacted by the Executive Order include U.S. persons, including U.S. entities, as well as foreign persons and foreign entities. The Open Society Justice Initiative and four law professors, all of whom have engaged extensively …