This activity explores the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States (1944), which tested whether the government could force Japanese Americans into internment camps during wartime. The Court ruled against Fred Korematsu, saying national security could justify limits on individual rights. This case is now viewed as a warning about how fear and discrimination can lead to injustice, and it sparked later efforts to protect civil rights and prevent similar actions in the future.
Included in this resource:
Supreme Court Case Spotlight analysis with scaffolding questions
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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