Fred Korematsu was an American civil rights activist best known for his stand against the Japanese American internment during World War II. Born in 1919 in Oakland, California, he defied government orders and refused to leave his home when Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps. His resistance highlighted the injustices faced by Japanese Americans and challenged the constitutionality of the internment policy. Korematsu's legal battle culminated in a Supreme Court case in 1944, where his conviction for resisting internment was upheld. However, decades later, his case became a symbol of civil rights struggles. In 1983, a federal court found that the government had withheld critical evidence during the original trial, leading to the overturning of Korematsu's conviction. His efforts helped raise awareness about racial discrimination and the importance of civil liberties. Fred Korematsu was born in 1919 in Oakland, California. As a young man, he worked as a shipyard worker and was committed to fighting racial injustice. His courageous act of defiance during a time of widespread discrimination made him an enduring symbol of resistance against unconstitutional policies. Korematsu continued to advocate for civil rights throughout his life until his death in 2005.