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Iverson v. Trump

No. 1:25-cv-01353 District · Decided Decided
Court
D.D.C.
dcd
Judge
Christopher R. Cooper 44
Decided
May 13, 2025
Filed
May 5, 2025
Judge (CL)
Christopher R. Cooper 44
Filed (CL)
May 5, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

Eric Iverson, a prosecutor in the International Criminal Court, sued the Trump administration over President Trump's executive order which authorizes sanctions against the ICC.


The Application

History

Iverson, an ICC prosecutor, challenged Trump's executive order authorizing ICC sanctions, arguing the President exceeded statutory authority or violated law and international obligations owed to the ICC.

The Conclusion

The case was decided by Judge Christopher R. Cooper, resolving the scope of presidential power to impose sanctions against the ICC without congressional prior approval.

Outcome History (1)

  1. Sep 22, 2025 District
    Preliminary injunction granted Partial relief

    Preliminary Injunction granted, staying the enforcement of the Stop Work Order pending review.

Federal Court TMR-58ed3f67 ICC Sanctions May 18, 2026

Case Analysis

Issue

Whether the President may authorize sanctions against the International Criminal Court through executive order.

Rule

Presidential authority to impose sanctions derives from statutes delegating executive power to the executive branch, and must operate within the bounds of that delegation and constitutional limitations on separation of powers.

Analysis

Iverson, an ICC prosecutor, challenged Trump's executive order authorizing ICC sanctions, arguing the President exceeded statutory authority or violated law and international obligations owed to the ICC.

Conclusion

The case was decided by Judge Christopher R. Cooper, resolving the scope of presidential power to impose sanctions against the ICC without congressional prior approval.

Overview

Eric Iverson, a prosecutor in the International Criminal Court, sued the Trump administration over President Trump's executive order which authorizes sanctions against the ICC.

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