Tag: Center for Constitutional Rights

August 24, 2026

Trump Sanctioned ICC Officials to Shield Israeli Leaders. Rights Groups Sued.

Supporters of Trump-sanctioned individuals or entities face maximums of $1 million in fines and 20 years imprisonment. The United States has long endeavored to undermine the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Donald Trump has taken the assault to a new level with punishing sanctions against those who seek to hold accountable individuals who commit the… Read more »

May 16, 2016

Michael Ratner’s Death Is a Loss for Freedom, Peace and Justice

Legendary human rights lawyer Michael Ratner died Wednesday. His pathbreaking legal and political work on behalf of the poor and oppressed around the world is unmatched. His death is an incalculable loss for the cause of freedom, peace and justice. The last time I saw Michael was shortly before he was diagnosed with cancer. We… Read more »