Investigates the Supreme Court ruling on the internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War, describing the back story, the key people, and the political climate that shaped the decision.

An unexpected visitor -- The Japanese in the United States -- The attack on Pearl Harbor -- Alien enemies -- The decision to exclude -- Evading the order -- At court and in camp -- The US Supreme Court -- The coram nobis case -- The legacy of the Korematsu decision.