Why did Japanese Americans generally face more restrictions than Italian or German Americans during world war ii?

Japanese Americans faced more restrictions than Italian or German Americans during World War II primarily due to widespread racial prejudice and fears of espionage and sabotage following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. government viewed Japanese Americans as potential threats, leading to the internment of around 120,000 individuals, mostly from the West Coast. In contrast, Italian and German Americans were not subjected to the same level of suspicion or internment, as they were perceived as assimilated or less of a threat, reflecting both racial biases and the geopolitical context of the time.