HR 82 by Muratsuchi
HR 82
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Overview
This resolution declares February 19th as a Day of Remembrance in California to honor the experiences of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II due to Executive Order 9066. It acknowledges the significant contributions of Japanese American veterans, the efforts to overturn wrongful convictions, and the subsequent apologies and reparations provided by the federal government. The resolution emphasizes the importance of learning from this historical injustice to prevent similar violations of civil liberties in the future.
Key provisions
- Declares February 19th as a Day of Remembrance in California.
- Acknowledges the historical context of Executive Order 9066 and the internment of Japanese Americans.
- Recognizes the service and sacrifices of Japanese American veterans, including Medal of Honor recipients.
- Highlights efforts to overturn wrongful convictions related to wartime curfew and EO9066.
- References previous apologies and reparations provided by the federal government.
- Mentions the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians' findings.
- References the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and subsequent apologies.
- Calls for increased public awareness of this historical injustice.
Who is affected
- Japanese Americans and their descendants
- California residents
- State of California
- Veterans
- Civil rights advocates
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