The United States has reinstated sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, just days after she was removed from the Treasury Department's sanctions list. This action was announced by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which placed Albanese back on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Treasury did not provide a reason for the swift reinstatement. Albanese was initially sanctioned in 2025 for her advocacy urging the ICC to take action against US and Israeli officials. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled her actions as a significant infringement on the sovereignty of both nations. Albanese's removal from the sanctions list occurred after a federal judge ruled that the sanctions likely violated her free speech rights, but an appeals court has since allowed the sanctions to be enforced while legal challenges are ongoing. This situation highlights the complex interplay between international law, national sovereignty, and individual rights.