jan 1, 1857 - Ableman v. Booth
Description:
Wisconsin Supreme Court said the Fugitive Slave Act was unconstitutional b/c it violated state citizens' rights. It denied the federal judiciary's authority to review its decision. Led to 1859 decision of Taney to affirm the supremacy of the federal courts and the constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave ActsAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1857
Now
~ 169 years ago