Federal · Title 50 — War and National Defense

50 U.S.C. § 4212: Remedies with respect to criminal convictions

Civil

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This statute addresses remedies for criminal convictions related to Japanese American internment during World War II, requesting the Attorney General review convictions and recommend pardons to the President.

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Executive Order Numbered 9066, dated February 19, 1942 ; the Act entitled “An Act to provide a penalty for violation of restrictions or orders with respect to persons entering, remaining in, leaving, or committing any act in military areas or zones”, approved March 21, 1942 ( 56 Stat. 173 ); or any other Executive order, Presidential proclamation, law of the United States, directive of the Armed Forces of the United States, or other action taken by or on behalf of the United States or its agents, representatives, officers, or employees, respecting the evacuation, relocation, or internment of individuals solely on the basis of Japanese ancestry; Based upon any review under subsection (a), the Attorney General is requested to recommend to the President for pardon consideration those convictions which the Attorney General considers appropriate. In consideration of the statement of the Congress set forth in section 4202(a) of this title , the President is requested to offer pardons to any individuals recommended by the Attorney General under subsection (b).

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