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mar 1, 1857 - Dred Scott vs. Sanford

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The Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court. The Court also ruled that Congress lacked power to ban slavery in the U.S. territories

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mar 1, 1857
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~ 169 years ago

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