korematsu v. united states

Fred Korematsu, whose fight against internment led all the way to the Supreme Court — and who later warned of acting against groups due to their race or religion — is being honored by several states today. He died in 2005.

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It's Fred Korematsu Day: Celebrating A Foe Of U.S. Internment Camps

7:36pm January 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Days after President Trump used an executive order to dramatically shift U.S. immigration policy, Fred Korematsu Day is attracting special attention.

Fred Korematsu fought U.S. internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

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Is Today's Google Doodle A Poke At The Trump Administration?

5:16pm January 30, 2017

by Laura Sydell

Fred Korematsu fought the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. Today he would be 98. But Google's choice to make him the Doodle focus doesn't seem like a total coincidence.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach supports Donald Trump during a rally in Wichita, Kan.

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Politics & Government

Renewed Support For Muslim Registry Called 'Abhorrent'

7:12pm November 17, 2016

by Kat Chow

Two backers of President-elect Donald Trump invoke ignominious and discredited ideas in support of Muslim registration.