The Wen Ho Lee Story

The Wen Ho Lee Story

This week’s AAS100 theme touches on different forms of anti-Asian violence involving 9/11 and homeland security AND America’s political means that some Asian Americans have taken to bring justice to their experiences with institutional racism and discrimination. Read and watch 1, 2, and 3 about Wen Ho Lee carefully; focus on the important-major AAS100 issues (Asian Pacific American experiences); Write a 3-fully-developed-paragraph paper about the three major AAS100 issues, from the less to the more important order ; begin your response with a specific thesis statement such as: The two most important AAS100 issues that Wen Ho Lee faced are: (a) … ; and (b) … . So, the first paragraph of your response must be short and simple, indicating just the thesis in the form provided (= The two most important … (a)… and (b) … .)

Then, analyze (a) and (b) one by one; each/paragraph (in what order?). Relate your discussion to APAE8.26 to secure the most persuasive answer. Question 2. Respond to the following question (in 1 fully-developed paragraph) Peter Chua argues that “U.S. Asian communities have been severely affected—since 9/11—by DHS’ practices of institutional racism, “regardless of citizenship status.” Who are the specific Asian Pacific American groups Chua identifies as most often targeted by the DHS security measures and why? How are their immigration rights violated? Thank you!

Paper For Above instruction

The two most important AAS100 issues that Wen Ho Lee faced are: (a) the suspicion and racial profiling due to geopolitical stereotypes and (b) the violation of his civil rights and due process during his detention and prosecution. These issues highlight the pervasive anti-Asian sentiments and institutional racism that shape the experiences of Asian Americans in the context of national security concerns following 9/11. Implementing the framework from APAE8.26, which emphasizes the importance of recognizing racial biases and ensuring justice and equity, allows us to analyze how Wen Ho Lee’s case exemplifies systemic inequalities rooted in racial profiling and violation of civil liberties. The suspicion and racial profiling (a) stemmed from stereotypes associating Asian Americans with espionage, fueled by Cold War anxieties and subsequent political narratives, which led to disproportionate suspicion of Asian scientists like Lee. His case demonstrates how racial biases influence security measures, often at the expense of individual rights. The violation of civil rights and due process (b) occurred when Lee was unfairly detained for years without adequate evidence, exemplifying the breach of constitutional protections. This illustrates how institutional racism extends beyond individual prejudice to systemic practices in law enforcement and national security agencies, adversely affecting Asian Americans’ trust in the justice system and their sense of security. Overall, these issues reflect the broader pattern of racial discrimination that Asian Americans continue to confront, especially in the post-9/11 era, emphasizing the need for systemic reform to protect civil rights and uphold justice.

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