Internment of Italians in the United States

During World War II, the U.S. government interned around 10,000 to 13,000 Italians, primarily those suspected of loyalty to Italy, which was fighting against the U.S. and Allies. This involved relocating some Italian Americans to camps and restricting their movement, largely based on wartime fears and prejudices. While fewer than Japanese Americans, the internment reflected broader concerns about national security. It affected innocent civilians, many of whom had lived peacefully in America for years. The government eventually acknowledged the injustice, and in 1988 issued formal apologies and reparations to those interned.