Day 428

March 23, 2026

3 incidents

  1. International Crime (Rome Statute) Foreign Policy & War

    Iran files ICC complaint

    Iran reportedly approaches the ICC over what it describes as an 'unprovoked war of aggression.' No Article 12(3) declaration accepting the Court's jurisdiction had been found as of October 2026.

    From: Defense Secretary Hegseth Declares 'No Quarter, No Mercy' for Iran

  2. Major Abuse of Power Rule of Law

    Senate confirms Mullin 54-45

    The Senate confirms Mullin as DHS Secretary in a 54-45 vote, with Senators Fetterman and Heinrich crossing party lines.

    From: Trump Fires DHS Secretary Noem After Minneapolis ICE Killings; Mullin Confirmed as Replacement

  3. Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Foreign Policy & War

    HRW warns of 'stepped-up atrocities' signaled by Israeli officials

    Human Rights Watch publishes a report that Israeli officials have signaled stepped-up atrocities in Lebanon, calling for immediate international action including arms suspension.

    From: 2026 Lebanon War — US Weapons Complicity in Mass Civilian Casualties and White Phosphorus Attacks