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Opinion: From Japanese internment to 9/11 -- When emergencies erode our rights
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· September 12, 2026
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Key points It references a 1944 US Supreme Court decision upholding the conviction of Fred Korematsu. The piece is written by Faisal Kutty and also mentions the 9/11 attacks.
An opinion piece discusses the erosion of rights during emergencies. It references a 1944 US Supreme Court decision upholding the conviction of Fred Korematsu. Korematsu had violated a military order excluding Japanese Americans.
The piece is written by Faisal Kutty and also mentions the 9/11 attacks. It explores the theme of how emergencies can lead to the erosion of rights.
Further details on the opinion piece are available from the source, including the author's full argument and historical context.
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