This year will mark the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066.

Asian Ameri-cans Advancing Justice | AAJC.which recognizes the importance of establishing Korematsu Day and encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.

United States upheld Korematsus conviction and the removal orders.Hirono and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.Korematsu stood up for the rights of more than 125.

000 individuals of Japanese ancestry.000 Japanese Americans illegally incarcerated during World War II.

which authorized the forced removal of Japanese Americans from the West Coast to concentration camps.

Korematsu was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.It is fundamental to accuracy and fairness.

Diversity in journalism is more than just about representationa€?The Asian American Journalists Association is deeply saddened by the passing of K.

Lee dedicated his career to high-lighting underrepresented voices.Our condolences go out to his family.