The internment violated numerous rights in the constitution. Such as the right to freedom of speech for Japanese Americans. In addition, many Nisei Japanese Americans were born American citizens. However, they were removed and forced to join the internment camps as well. This violates the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, Japanese Americans were forcibly denied freedom and their property without going to court. This violates the 5th and 6th Amendments of the Constitution. Japanese Americans do not have a trial or way to plead their case. It was beyond unjust and they had no chance of pleading their case. All because they had the face of the enemy. Another issue was the military randomly searching their homes with no warrant.
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During our class discussion, we saw various artworks of the tragedy. Other individuals protested and were not cooperative during the internment. They were brave enough to suffer punishment such as arrest or even death. In some cases, Japanese Americans decided to leave the United States. They wanted to return to Japan or failed the “loyalty test”. They were seen as traitors to Japanese Americans. These individuals dishonored their loyalty to the US. This is due to the obstacles endured during the internment. Furthermore, in order to challenge the internment, Japanese Americans chose to volunteer for war. They wanted to prove that Japanese Americans were “true” Americans. Even if they had to risk their lives to prove it. For example, Ben Kuroki is fighting for his right as an American citizen. Other individuals took the issue to court and demanded financial compensation for their items. Another court case would be Korematsu v. United States (1944). Challenging the internment in regard to the American constitution. In our class material, we also learned that Japanese Americans raise awareness about the issues. Sadly, there were Americans that had no idea of Executive Order
During our class discussion, we saw various artworks of the tragedy. Other individuals protested and were not cooperative during the internment. They were brave enough to suffer punishment such as arrest or even death. In some cases, Japanese Americans decided to leave the United States. They wanted to return to Japan or failed the “loyalty test”. They were seen as traitors to Japanese Americans. These individuals dishonored their loyalty to the US. This is due to the obstacles endured during the internment. Furthermore, in order to challenge the internment, Japanese Americans chose to volunteer for war. They wanted to prove that Japanese Americans were “true” Americans. Even if they had to risk their lives to prove it. For example, Ben Kuroki is fighting for his right as an American citizen. Other individuals took the issue to court and demanded financial compensation for their items. Another court case would be Korematsu v. United States (1944). Challenging the internment in regard to the American constitution. In our class material, we also learned that Japanese Americans raise awareness about the issues. Sadly, there were Americans that had no idea of Executive Order