3 juin 1857 - Dred Scot v. Sanford
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In Dred Scott v. Sandford (argued 1856 -- decided 1857), 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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
3 juin 1857
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 168 ans