Japanese-American Redress Movement

The Japanese-American Redress Movement sought justice for Japanese Americans who were forcibly interned during World War II, based on race rather than security. Between the 1970s and 1980s, survivors and advocates worked to acknowledge this injustice, resulting in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. This law formally apologized on behalf of the U.S. government and provided monetary reparations to surviving internees. The movement highlighted issues of racial discrimination, civil liberties, and government accountability, helping to restore dignity to those affected and raising public awareness about civil rights violations.