Japanese-American Internment · US History

In the dissent for Korematsu v. United States, Justice Robert Jackson argued that the ruling:

Was a necessary evil the nation had to accept in order to win the war quickly
Should have been applied equally to German Americans and Italian Americans too
Was valid but should have automatically expired after six months of use
Established a 'loaded weapon' for future presidents to use against any group

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Correct answer: Established a 'loaded weapon' for future presidents to use against any group

Jackson warned that by validating a race-based order, the Court was creating a dangerous legal precedent. He argued that even if the military order was necessary, the judicial branch should not give its stamp of approval to a clear violation of the Constitution.

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In the dissent for Korematsu v. United States, Justice Robert Jackson argued that the ruling:

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