aug 31, 1857 - Dred Scott Decision- 1857
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Scott sued for freedom in Missouri court after residing in the free state of Illinois. It was determined that his race precluded him from citizenship and thus the right to sue.
HS: This judgment on race and citizenship led to the conclusion that anti-slavery legislation was an unconstiutional limitation on states' and citizens' rights.
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