The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday. This move occurred shortly after a former judge from the court received the Nobel Peace Prize. Washington is now on a diplomatic collision course with its allies in Europe. The court describes the sanctions as a direct attack on the rule of law. These measures target the foundations of the international legal system. The timing of the decision has caused significant political friction. This action marks a sharp turn in the U.S. relationship with the global court.