Senator Murray Honors Fred Korematsu, Denounces President Trump's Targeting of Muslim & Minority Communities

Statement

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring Fred Korematsu, who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World World II, and advocated throughout his life for the civil rights and liberties of all people. In light of what Korematsu stood up against, Senator Murray also denounced President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order establishing a ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

"The legacy of Fred Korematsu and his fight for justice is an inspiration to all of us and a reminder of how important it is that people stand up and fight back against discrimination and oppression," said Senator Patty Murray. "Washington state is all too familiar with the unjust treatment of Japanese-Americans and the impact it had on our families and communities, and I am proud that Washington state has learned from this history and is now on the front lines fighting back against an Administration once again taking our country down an un-American and unconstitutional path."

The resolution establishes January 30, 2017, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution."

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