Dred Scott v. Sandford
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Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 U.S. 393, was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that held the U.S. Constitution did not extend American citizenship to people of black African descent, and therefore they could not enjoy the rights... Wikipedia
Date decided: 1857
Ruling court: Supreme Court of the United States
Decision: Opinion
Prior: Judgment for defendant, C.C.D. Mo.
