Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize as Trump Sanctions ICC

International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee citing the need to support international law institutions that are "under political attack." The announcement came on Friday, and hours later, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, where Pillay had previously served as a judge. The timing underscores the tensions between the U.S. and international legal bodies. In this PBS News segment, Nick Schifrin speaks with Stephen Rapp, a former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, to discuss Pillay's legacy and the broader implications of the award. Rapp provides insight into Pillay's long career investigating war crimes and her contributions to international justice. The conversation also touches on the reactions to the Nobel Committee's decision and the U.S. sanctions on the ICC. Pillay, a South African jurist, served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and has been a prominent figure in international law. Her work has focused on accountability for atrocities and promoting human rights worldwide. The Nobel Committee's choice highlights the importance of upholding international legal institutions amid political challenges.