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mar 6, 1857 - Dred Scott v Sanford

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In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens and could not sue in a federal court. They also said that Congress didn't have the power to ban slavery in U.S. territories.

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mar 6, 1857
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~ 168 years ago

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