The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 was enacted to acknowledge and apologize for the injustices suffered by Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. The act provided redress for the civil liberties violations by issuing a formal apology from the U.S. government, along with financial reparations to surviving internees. It also aimed to educate the public about the internment to prevent similar injustices in the future. This act recognized the moral responsibility of the government in addressing historical wrongs and sought to restore the dignity of those affected.
