A prominent human rights advocate has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to defend international law amid growing political challenges to its institutions. The recognition came just hours before the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, where the laureate previously served as a judge. Legal experts are weighing the significance of these developments, which highlight tensions between global justice mechanisms and national sovereignty. The discussion follows a day of sharp contrasts in how major powers engage with—or undermine—international legal frameworks.
International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as "institutions of international law are under political attack." Hours later, the Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court, where Pillay was a judge. Nick Schifrin speaks with Stephen Rapp for more on Pillay's legacy and responses to the announcement.
