The United States indeed applies sanctions more frequently than any other country, imposing two-thirds of the world's sanctions since the 1990s. These sanctions are primarily economic and trade measures, rather than direct judicial actions. The U.S. tends to sanction countries that violate human rights, sponsor terrorism, or threaten its interests. While the judicial system itself isn't weaponized, the U.S. leverages its economic might to exert pressure and influence globally. Recently, in response to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, the U.S. expanded sanctions authorities to target financial facilitators and entities involved in sanctions evasion. These actions aim to deter bad behavior through economic penalties rather than direct judicial proceedings.
