CA AR116

Recognizes the 30-year anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which compensated over 120,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated in concentration camps during World War II with $20,000 per surviving victim and a formal government apology.

Acknowledges the act's recognition of injustices suffered by Japanese Americans and 881 Aleut residents under U.S. control during World War II, including loss of personal and community property.

Notes the act was developed through extensive investigation by a federal commission that conducted over 750 interviews and determined the incarceration was a "grave injustice" motivated by "racial prejudice, war hysteria, and the failure of political leadership."

Lauds the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and encourages public awareness of the incarceration events and abuse of the Aleut people to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.