Asked by Maverix Esports on Jul 13, 2024

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On what grounds did the Supreme Court of the United States uphold the policy of Japanese-American internment in the case of Fred Korematsu in 1944?

A) the 10th amendment
B) the interstate commerce clause
C) military necessity
D) federal authority over immigration

Fred Korematsu

An American civil rights activist who resisted the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and whose legal case against the U.S. government led to significant discussions on civil liberties.

Military Necessity

A legal and ethical principle justifying measures that are necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective and that are not otherwise prohibited by international humanitarian law.

  • Deliberate on the reasoning and outcomes of detention strategies and additional measures during war on civil freedoms.
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rosie omalleyJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Supreme Court upheld the internment policy primarily on the grounds of military necessity, arguing that the need to protect against espionage outweighed Fred Korematsu's individual rights.