Nisei Paradox: Japanese American Draft Resisters during World War II

When: September 19, 2024

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Center

Website/ Registration: https://www.minidoka.org/nisei-trials. 

In September 1944, thirty-seven Japanese Americans unconstitutionally incarcerated at the Minidoka War Relocation Center appeared in Federal Court in Boise for violating the Selective Service Act. Explore the courage of these Nisei men who fought for restoration of their citizenship before serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, the legacy of their actions, and lessons for today.

Nisei Paradox, researched by former Idaho Chief Magistrate Ronald Bush and written by Boise attorney Jeffrey Thomson, offers a historic portrayal of the court proceedings and investigates the contradictions of civic duty and civil rights within a one-act multimedia production.

Join us on September 19, 2024 at the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Center, 7-9pm

Deepest thanks to our community partners for making this programming possible — Idaho Humanities Council, Japanese American Community Foundation, Minidoka National Historic Site, Boise State University Civil Liberties Symposium, Boise State Public Radio, Idaho State Museum, Museum of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, ACLU of Idaho, Japanese American Citizens League Boise Valley Chapter and Idaho Falls Chapter.