Minoru Yasui

American soldier and civil rights lawyer

Minoru Yasui - American soldier and civil rights lawyer
Born

October 19th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

November 12th, 1986
38 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1916, this individual served as a soldier during World War II and became a prominent civil rights lawyer. He challenged the internment of Japanese Americans, particularly during and after the war. The Supreme Court case Yasui v. United States addressed wartime civil liberties and racial discrimination. Yasui continued to advocate for justice and equality throughout his life, fighting against the injustices faced by marginalized communities.

Served as a soldier in World War II

Challenged Japanese American internment

Pursued civil rights through legal activism

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