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Asian Americans and U.S. Law
First published Jan 2023 and updated Jan 2023

2023

An examination of Asian American jurisprudence, focusing on anti-Asian sentiment in the late 19th century and early 20th century, discrimination against and internment of Japanese Americans surrounding World War II, and continued discrimination post-1965.

        This casebook was created to support a course examining the experience of Asians and Asian Americans at various points in United States history.  Three main areas of focus are immigration and anti-Asian sentiment from 1850-1930, discrimination against and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and continued discrimination post-1965.

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        To other faculty - this casebook is yours to clone, revise, and make your own.  I only request that you continue to credit those whose work is included here and please let me know how you have improved upon it.  I hope this casebook can serve as the inspiration for other courses exploring the treatment of Asians and Asian Americans in the United States.

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        This casebook would not be possible without the assistance of my research assistants.  I am grateful for their contributions, both big and small, to this text!