[quote] George Clooney's Wife, Amal, Could Be Denied Entry to United States
Movie star George Clooney and his attorney and human rights activist wife, Amal Clooney, own homes all over the world. A new report, however, indicates that she may soon have issues entering the United States to visit the family's homes in California and New York.
On April 25, the Financial Times reported that a handful of senior attorneys from the United Kingdom, including Clooney, had been "warned" that they may soon face sanctions that would impact their access to the U.S.
The issue, according to the Financial Times, is the involvement and advice provided by Clooney and others to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Specifically, insight related to the ICC's investigation into the situation involving Israel and Gaza.
The warnings originated from Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, sources told the media outlet.
In addition to Clooney, several other British attorneys who have done similar work also received warnings.
Earlier, ICC prosecutor and British resident Karim Khan was sanctioned and had assets and property blocked. In addition, Khan is unable to enter the U.S. Sanctions for Clooney and others could bring similar restrictions.
According to People, Clooney was born in Lebanon and emigrated with her family to the United Kingdom when she was 2 years old. She studied at both Oxford and New York University, and was admitted to the New York bar in 2002.
George and Amal Clooney wed in September 2014 and have twins, Alexander and Ella, who are 7.
House Beautiful indicates that in addition to the family's main home in Lake Como, Italy, the family owns properties in New York, California, France, and England.