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Supreme Court Decision

When
March 6, 1857
Where
Supreme Court Building
Part of
Dred Scott v. Sandford decided by the U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, denying his freedom and declaring Black people non-citizens.

On March 6, 1857, the Court issued a 7–2 decision. Taney's opinion held that the Constitution did not extend citizenship to Black people, preventing them from suing for freedom. The decision was based on Scott's return to Missouri.

Sources

  1. Dred Scott v. Sandford Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  2. Roger B. Taney Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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