Former Iranian hostages and two of their wives filed suit against the United States seeking compensation because the Algiers Accord, the agreement made between the president and Iran that secured their release, deprived them of the right to sue Iran for injuries sustained while being held hostage.The federal appeals court determined that the case involved a policy decision made during a crisis situation by the president and was not subject to judicial review.The court should refuse to adjudicate this dispute based on

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The case involves a policy decision made by the president during a crisis situation, which falls under the political-question doctrine. This doctrine prohibits the court from adjudicating cases involving political questions that are better left to the other branches of government.

Former Iranian Hostages and Two of Their Wives Filed Suit