An International Criminal Court judge tells DW how US sanctions imposed on him have upended his daily life. Nicolas Guillou, one of eight ICC judges blacklisted by Washington, says he can no longer use major payment services, book travel online, or enter the US.

The sanctions stem from ICC warrants issued in 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Guillou warns that the measures could undermine judicial independence and the rule of law in Europe.