Korematsu+v.+US

= Korematsu v. US: = = Supreme Court Analysis =
 * - During the early stages of WWII, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066; suspending habeas corpus to Japanese citizens and sending thousands of Asian-Americans to internment camps. FDR defended these measures as a matter of war-time necessity to secure the country's defenses. However, many Americans protested the measure, and in 1944 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides in which the constitutionality of the order was debated. In the end, the Court ruled in favor of the government, citing a need during times of war to protect against threats of espionage.**

- You are to assume the role of a Supreme Court justice during the Korematsu hearing. - You will be assigned one of two roles: in favor of the order, or in opposition to it - After reading Executive Order 9066, you will research the arguments of justices in your assigned role - Using your research, you will create an argument (in your role) for or against FDR's mandate. This will be in the form of a Wiki Post.
 * Your task is this:**

- Visit the following links to research the primary sources related to this activity. Your assignment can be downloaded below: - ****

- **[|Executive Order 9066]** - Link to the primary source document issued by FDR in 1941. Make sure to highlight key areas that you can use in your argument.

- **[|Korematsu v. United States]** - A link to the Landmark Cases website, where you will find an overview of the case. Click on the tabs for background information, arguments, and opinions (either in favor, or against, the decision). I suggest researching judge's whose opinions are reflective of your role's position. It will only help your arguments if you research both sides (mostly because if you do, you will already know many of the opposing side's arguments and have a rebuttal prepared in advance).