In the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States, the Court voted 6-3 to uphold the order, deeming it was a military necessity. This decision supported the government's actions during World War II to intern Japanese Americans. The ruling stated that in times of war, the need to protect national security could justify the exclusion and internment of people based on their ancestry. This decision had a significant impact on the power of the Executive Branch during times of crisis, as it expanded the authority of the government to take actions that might otherwise violate individual rights.
The Korematsu decision has been widely criticized over the years for its violation of civil liberties and for allowing racial discrimination under the guise of national security. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding constitutional rights even in times of crisis.
