LAD #35: Executive Order #9066

The order states that it has been issued for the sake of avoiding all espionage and harmful internal consequences due to the wartime state of the nation. It states that by the power vested in FDR as Commander in Chief he delegates the power to the Secretary of War and/or appropriate Military Commanders to exclude certain members from society and offer them the basic needs of an American citizen. These "military zones" are completely subject to the authority of the Secretary of War or an appropriate Military Commander and even those basic needs are subject to fluctuation and even revocation by the opinion of one of these offices. All those previously in charge of certain affairs were to be superseded in this case, including the Attorney General. FDR then states that he gives the right to these commanders to take "the steps necessary" to complete this task. Also, all other departments are given notice that they must assist the task when necessary and that this executive order must not be confused or construe the power of the courts and of other government agencies such as the FBI.