Summary
Mary Murakami, who was imprisoned during World War II because of her Japanese heritage, sees similarities between her experience and the current detentions by U.S. immigration authorities. The actions of immigration enforcement under the Trump Administration have brought back difficult memories for her.
Key Facts
- Mary Murakami was 14 years old when she was relocated and imprisoned during World War II.
- She was affected because of her Japanese background.
- The Trump Administration carried out strict immigration enforcement.
- These enforcement actions remind her of past experiences.
- U.S. immigration authorities currently detain individuals in a manner that Murakami finds similar to her past.
- The article discusses how these memories are triggered by current events.
