Sardino v. Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Over territory in general and persons and property situated therein — Interference with property of aliens — Right of Congress to freeze assets of nationals of hostile States — The law of the United States of America.

State responsibility — Nature and kinds of — For taking of, or interference with, property — Trading with the Enemy Act — Cuban Asset Control Regulations — Constitutional power of Government to freeze and sequester property of nationals of hostile States — The law of the United States of America.

Disputes — Unilateral means of redress short of war — Reprisals — Protection of property of nationals abroad — Power to freeze and confiscate alien property at home — The law of the United States of America.

Aliens — Position of property protected by Fifth Amendment to United States Constitution — Constitutional power of state to freeze and sequester assets of aliens — The law of the United States of America.