Amal Clooney May Soon Be Barred from the U.S.

Amal Clooney could soon face a U.S. travel ban due to her involvement in a high-profile legal case.

A Power Couple Under Scrutiny

Married to Oscar-winning actor George Clooney since 2014, Amal shares seven-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, with him. But beyond the red carpet, Amal has built her own global reputation as one of the top human rights lawyers in the world.

Her Work Speaks Volumes

Amal has taken on major international cases. She’s represented former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, ex-Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed, and two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar in 2017.

More recently, reports say she’s advised the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Israel’s actions in Gaza. That move could be placing her in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s latest executive order.

UK Warns of U.S. Sanctions

According to the Financial Times, the UK government has warned senior British lawyers involved in the ICC’s case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These lawyers—including Amal—could face sanctions in the U.S.

Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office allegedly issued the alert following Trump’s February executive order targeting those working with the ICC.

Trump’s Executive Order Explained

Trump’s order claims the ICC acted “illegitimately” by launching investigations against U.S. and Israeli personnel. The document accuses the court of abusing its power by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant.

The order promises “tangible and significant consequences” for those involved. This includes blocking property, freezing assets, and even banning entry into the U.S. for ICC officials, employees—and their family members.

Are the Clooneys at Risk?

Although the Clooneys primarily reside in France, they’re currently living in New York while George performs in the Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck. If Amal falls under the scope of this order, she could soon be forced to leave.

ICC Prosecutor Already Targeted

Notably, the order specifically names ICC prosecutor Karim Khan as a target of the sanctions—setting a clear precedent for others involved in the case.