From removing the speaker of parliament to overturning election results, the court has repeatedly overstepped its role to a degree that warrants more international pressure.
"We are waiting for the government's response and its action in response to this demand," Sadr added. "If the government and parliament do not respond, we will have another position to announce later."
Iraqi TV host Ali al-Dhabhawi was abducted by unidentified militants in Baghdad after comments were perceived as criticizing Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr.