mar 6, 1857 - Dred Scott v. Sanford
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Dred Scott moved north with his owner to a free state. Eventually he sues for his freedom citing the equal protection clause of the constitution. The court decides that he doesn't get a trial because he is not a citizen.Added to timeline:
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Date:
mar 6, 1857
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~ 161 years ago
