Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts Truth, Reconciliation, and Korematsu v. United States
Jan 2, 2021
Judge Edward M Chen and Don Tamaki discuss the shameful Japanese American internment during WWII, the corruption of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court's struggle with Korematsu v United States. They examine racism against Asian Americans, legal challenges, unjust treatment, and the role of the courts in addressing historical injustices.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Roots of Racism Against Asian Americans in the United States
04:34 • 7min
Exploring the Legal Challenges and Impact of Japanese American Internment
11:51 • 6min
Unjust Treatment of Japanese Americans During WWII
17:26 • 16min
Debate, Suppression of Evidence, and Racist Arguments in Justification
32:57 • 2min
The Supreme Court's Role in Upholding Internment and Addressing Historical Injustices
34:54 • 25min
Reflections on Justice, Truth, and the Role of Courts
01:00:21 • 6min