"Focuses on four Supreme Court cases involving Japanese Americans who were forcibly detained and relocated to interment camps in the early months of World War II, despite the absence of any charges or trials to address the validity of their implied guilt. Daniels, one of the acclaimed authorities on this subject, reminds us that Constitution promises much but does not always deliver when the nation is in crisis"-- Provided by publisher.

The facts behind the cases --Challenging the government -- The Supreme Court decides -- Closing the camps -- Postwar changes -- The struggle for redress -- Judicial redress -- Conclusion : After redress.