Is the only national organization of the Japanese Americans in this country. As such. it has given constructive leadership not only to its own members. but also has assisted other minorities as well. The JACL has been in the forefront of the fight for reform of our immigration and naturalization laws. for civil rights. and most recently. for the repeal of title II of the Internal Security Act of 1950. under which arbitrary detention was possible. JACL not only was an effective advocate of these and other legislative measures. but did much before and during congressional consideration of such legislation to stimulate legislative interest and affirmative action. As one who has worked with the JACL on many projects and proposals over the years.
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