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Recent Decisions, Daniel M. Fitzpatrick, William F. Buechler
Recent Decisions, Daniel M. Fitzpatrick, William F. Buechler
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Executive Power--President Has the Power to Block and Transfer Iranian Assets, Nullify Prejudgment Attachments, and Suspend Claims of United States Nationals in Implementing Executive Agreement for Release of Hostages
Petitioner sued the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury to enjoin enforcement of Treasury Department regulations and executive orders implementing an executive agreement with Iran that would nullify petitioner's prejudgment attachment of Iranian bank assets and prevent further litigation of its claim against Iran. The events leading up to this suit are relevant to a discussion of the legal issues.