Legal cases/coram nobis cases

Coram nobis cases refer to the 1980s attempt to reverse the World War II-era convictions of Gordon Hirabayashi, Fred Korematsu and Minoru Yasui, who challenged the constitutionality of the curfew and exclusion orders. The Supreme Court had upheld their convictions on the basis of military necessity. In the early 1980s, researcher Aiko Yoshinaga Herzig and legal historian Peter Irons discovered declassified documents verifying that the government had withheld information showing that there was no military necessity in the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans. Soon after, legal teams were assembled and identical coram nobis petitions were filed in three separate federal district courts on behalf of Hirabayashi, Korematsu, and Yasui. All three wartime convictions were subsequently vacated.

Redress and reparations (954)
Legal cases/coram nobis cases (204)

Filters

Facilities

Format

Genre

Usage

Use <Ctrl> or (⌘) keys to select multiple terms

Gallery view
List view

204 items

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit B (ddr-densho-405-4)

Memo from Edward J. Ennis to Herbert Wechsler regarding Korematsu v. United States. This document was Exhibit B in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-4/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit A (ddr-densho-405-3)

Memo from Edward J. Ennis to Charles Fahy regarding United States v. Hirabayashi, Yasui, and Korematsu. This document was Exhibit A in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-3/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit P (ddr-densho-405-18)

Correspondence from John L. DeWitt to Francis Biddle regarding a report on the "Japanese Question." This document was Exhibit P in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-18/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit Y (ddr-densho-405-27)

Memo from G.E. Sterling to Francis Biddle regarding monitoring operations on the West Coast between December 1941 and July 1942. This document was Exhibit Y in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-27/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit W (ddr-densho-405-25)

Correspondence from J. Edgar Hoover to Francis Biddle denying any evidence in the FBI of espionage activities on the West Coast after Pearl Harbor. This document was Exhibit W in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-25/

doc Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis, Korematsu v. United States (ddr-densho-405-1)

The petition for writ of error coram nobis in the case of Fred Toyoaburo Korematsu v. United States of America. US District Court of Northern California. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-1/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit FF (ddr-densho-405-34)

Memo regarding the sustainability of the Japanese Evacuation Program. This document was Exhibit FF in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-34/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit BB (ddr-densho-405-30)

Memo regarding changes to a footnote dealing with Korematsu v. United States and the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit BB in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-30/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit L (ddr-densho-405-14)

Transcript of conference in the office of Gen. John L. DeWitt. This document was Exhibit L in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-14/

doc Public Law 503 (ddr-densho-405-35)

This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-35/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit F (ddr-densho-405-8)

Memo regarding notes on conferences with John McCloy. This document was Exhibit F in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-8/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit K (ddr-densho-405-13)

Statement regarding witnessing burning of drafts regarding the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit K in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-13/

doc Yasui v. United States, District Court Order (ddr-densho-405-39)

This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-39/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit H (ddr-densho-405-10)

Telegram regarding changes to the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit H in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-10/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit Z (ddr-densho-405-28)

Memo from Edward J. Ennis to Francis Biddle regarding the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit Z in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-28/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit R (ddr-densho-405-20)

G-2 periodic report written by Col. D.A. Stroh. This document was Exhibit R in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-20/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit J (ddr-densho-405-12)

Telegram acknowledging return of copies of the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit J in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-12/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit U (ddr-densho-405-23)

Transcript of conference with Gen. John L. DeWitt. This document was Exhibit U in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-23/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit C (ddr-densho-405-5)

Letter from John L. DeWitt to John McCloy regarding copies of the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit C in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-5/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit D (ddr-densho-405-6)

Excerpts from the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit D in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-6/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit I (ddr-densho-405-11)

Telegram requesting return of copies of the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit I in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-11/

doc Coram Nobis Exhibit E (ddr-densho-405-7)

Transcript from a phone conversation betweel Col. Karl Bendetsen and John McCloy regarding the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit E in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-7/

doc Table of Exhibits for Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis, Korematsu v. United States (ddr-densho-405-2)

The cover page and table of exhibits for the petition for writ of error coram nobis in the case of Fred Toyoaburo Korematsu v. United States of America. US District Court of Northern California. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-405-2/

doc Redress appeal (ddr-densho-415-7)

Copy of George Sunada's appeal for redress eligibility. Documents how his and his family's constitutional rights were violated by the federal government.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-415-7/

doc Speech by Morio L. Fukuto, Associate Justice, Court of Appeals, to the Poston II reunion, August 29, 1987 (ddr-csujad-55-1872)

Transcription of a speech given by Morio Fukuto at the Poston II Reunion. Covers the reunion theme of paying tribute to the issei, discriminatory citizenship laws, history of prejudice towards Japanese in the United States, history of Japanese farmers in California, attitudes towards nisei, and the coram nobis movement. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1872/