What are the main facts?

Fred Korematsu refused to obey the wartime order to leave his home to go to a relocation camp for Japanese Americans.
He was arrested and sent to jail. They wanted to deport him.


‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍What law is involved?

Executive Order 9066

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍What part of the Constitution is involved?

it was a violation of the 4th amendment.

‍‍‍‍‍State language from #3 that applies...

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍What is the issue(s) in this case? Whether or not...

the issue is if Korematsu could stay in his home or dose the goverment have the power to kick him out of his house.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍What precedent case(s) support your side?

the 4th amendment.


‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍What did the Supreme Court decide?



‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Why did the Supreme court decide as it did?


‍‍‍‍‍‍Which contemporary issues relate to this case?