The Hill News

Today, Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) convenes a Congressional hearing on ‘radicalization’ within the American Muslim community. It is crucial for Americans of all races and religions to ensure that our country does not repeat the mistakes of our past.

This past February marked the 69th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 which led to the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans. As Asian Americans â€" one of us directly affected by the internment, and the other a civil rights advocate addressing the post-September 11 backlash over the past decade â€" Rep. King’s hearing is a stark reminder of a sad chapter in our country’s history.

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