U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly called for the dismantling of the International Criminal Court, arguing in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that no global tribunal should have authority over American courts or the Constitution. In that piece, Rubio emphasized that national sovereignty is a fundamental American principle. The United Nations responded by defending the ICC as a vital part of international justice, noting it is backed by many member states and helps prosecute genocide, war crimes, and other atrocities. The U.S., which is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, recently imposed sanctions on ICC personnel over investigations into U.S. and Israeli actions. Rubio’s stance signals a broader diplomatic push prioritizing national sovereignty over international legal structures.