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jan 4, 1857 - Dred Scott v. Sandford

Description:

- Scott sues for freedom after he's taken to Illinois, a free state
- Taney rules that Scott has no citizenship, Congress can't prohibit slavery in territories because slaves are property
- FORMALLY RULES MO COMPROMISE UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Added to timeline:

14 Apr 2018

Date:

jan 4, 1857
Now
~ 167 years ago