Dossier
Japanese Americans
Coverage of Japanese Americans in the Nexus archive.
Keigo Higashinoperson1Patmeena Sabitperson1Akela Lacyperson1Celine Piserperson1Karen Tei Yamashitaperson1The Interceptorganization1United Statesplace1Mark Takanoperson1Donald Trumpperson1Markwayne Mullinperson1Department of Homeland Securityorganization1Pearl Harbortopic1Equality Acttopic1Renee Goodperson1Alex Prettiperson1
- What The Intercept Is Reading
The article reviews several books, focusing on Karen Tei Yamashita's Questions 27 & 28. This novel explores the varied political and personal narratives surrounding the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. It utilizes a multi-formatted structure to examine the infamous loyalty questionnaire administered to incarcerees.
- This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids
Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were incarcerated during WWII Japanese American detention, draws parallels to current immigration raids under President Trump. He criticizes the administration's portrayal of immigrants as national security threats, echoing historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans.