Question

Justice black became known as one of the staunchest defenders of the rights provided in the first ten amendments. is his decision in the korematsu case in keeping with his reputation

Answer 1

Here are the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution
1. Freedom of speech, religion, press, etc. 2. Right to keep and bear arms. 3. The conditions for quartering soldiers. 4. Protection from unreasonable search and seizures. 5. Protection of Rights to life, liberty, and property 6. Right to a speedy trial. 7. Right to trial by jury. 8. Provision against excessive bail and cruel punishment before trial. 9. Rule of construction regarding the constitution; and 10. The rights of the states under the Constitution.

Justice Black's decision in the Korematsu case was a violation of Amendment 5: Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property.

In the case of Korematsu, a Japanese American citizen, his right to liberty was violated when the military imposed internment on all Japanese descent citizens. When he filed a case against the military action, the court sided with the military. In turn, they consented the act of depriving Korematsu his right to liberty.