Dames & Moore v. Regan

Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981) was a U.S. Supreme Court case involving the government's decision to freeze Iranian assets in the U.S. after the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The court ruled that the president had the authority to suspend claims against Iran and resolve disputes through an arbitration process, citing his powers in foreign affairs. This decision reinforced the idea that the executive branch has significant authority to act in international matters, particularly regarding diplomacy and national security, and set a precedent for presidential power in foreign transactions and emergencies.