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What was the outcome of Korematsu v United States?

  1. Internment of Japanese Americans was upheld

  2. Congress was required to formally apologize

  3. All forms of racial discrimination were declared unconstitutional

  4. Relocation orders were deemed unlawful

The correct answer is: Internment of Japanese Americans was upheld

The outcome of Korematsu v. United States confirmed the constitutionality of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The Supreme Court, in a controversial decision, ruled that the government's need to protect against espionage outweighed Fred Korematsu's individual rights during a time of war. This ruling set a significant precedent regarding civil liberties during national security crises, even though it has since been the subject of widespread criticism and is viewed today as a cautionary example of the dangers of racial prejudice in legal contexts.

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