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Truth, Reconciliation, and Korematsu v. United States

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Exploring the Legal Challenges and Impact of Japanese American Internment

This chapter examines the historical discrimination faced by Asian Americans, specifically Japanese Americans, through internment during World War II. It elaborates on the legal challenges faced by individuals like Yasui, Hirabayashi, and Korematsu, shedding light on the racial classifications and rapid implementation of internment and its consequences on the community.

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