mar 7, 1857 - Scott vs. Sanford
Description:
ruled that slaves did not have the right to sue in federal courts because they were considered property, not citizens. also ruled that congress did not have the power to abolish slavery in territories because that power was not strictly defined in the constitution. they also overturned the once free always free principleAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 7, 1857
Now
~ 168 years ago