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As a Japanese American in LA, the ICE Raids Hit Home

Last updated: June 29, 2025 4:25 pm
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The recent events in Southern California, where the United States government deployed its military on its own people, have stirred up a mix of emotions for many, including myself. Witnessing armored vehicles and federal agents tearing families apart is a stark reminder of the authoritarian agenda being pushed by the Trump administration. As a fourth-generation Japanese American, the scenes unfolding bring back painful memories of the unjust incarceration of my ancestors during World War II.

In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order that targeted Japanese immigrants, leading to the military forcibly relocating them to remote concentration camps. The trauma and loss experienced by these communities continue to echo through generations, with many Japanese Americans still grappling with the scars of that dark chapter in history. The Japanese American National Museum has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights, standing firm in the face of threats to civil liberties and due process.

As I delve deeper into my own family’s history and the intergenerational trauma carried within, I turn to art for solace. Brandon Shimoda’s book, “The Afterlife Is Letting Go,” offers a poignant exploration of the emotional toll of suppressed stories and the weight of their intergenerational impacts. Like Shimoda, I grew up in a family that rarely spoke of their camp experience, leaving me to discover their stories through books and research.

The current wave of detentions and raids targeting immigrants may not mirror the past experiences of Japanese Americans, but there are similarities in the collective response. Unlike the lack of protest during WWII, today we see a groundswell of support and solidarity for immigrant communities across the country. This unity and care in the face of government cruelty offer a glimmer of hope, reminiscent of the cross-cultural efforts that emerged during the dark days of the internment camps.

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As we stand together to denounce the injustices faced by immigrants today, we not only advocate for those currently persecuted but also for future generations. The legacy of resilience and solidarity that emerged from past injustices serves as a beacon of hope in these turbulent times. Let us continue to uplift and support one another, across all backgrounds and histories, as we strive for a more just and compassionate society.

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