This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids
Rep. Mark Takano draws parallels between the WWII Japanese American internment and current immigration policies. He reflects on his family's history of being labeled as enemy aliens and the ongoing deportation efforts under the Trump administration. Takano urges Congress to consider the long-term implications of these actions on future generations.
- ▪Rep. Mark Takano's parents were incarcerated during WWII due to their Japanese ancestry.
- ▪He sees similarities between past injustices and current immigration policies.
- ▪Takano emphasizes the need for Congress to act against the ongoing deportations.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThis congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raidsMark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. historyByLISA MASCARO AP congressional correspondentMay 23, 2026, 8:33 AM1:12FILE - Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference on the Equality Act at the Capitol, April 29, 2025, in Washington.
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