Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), has spoken out about the severe impact that US sanctions have had on her life. In an interview with Al Jazeera, she described the sanctions as 'crippling,' affecting her ability to carry out her duties. Prost is one of nine officials sanctioned by the US government for their roles in prosecuting American and Israeli nationals. This situation raises important questions about the intersection of international law and national interests, as well as the consequences faced by legal professionals working in contentious environments.