Supreme Court of the United States · 1857

Dred Scott v. Sandford

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Ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no standing to sue.

Last verified: June 2026

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Ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no standing to sue.

One of the worst decisions in Court history. Overturned by the 13th and 14th Amendments.

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