The Worst Supreme Court Decision Ever: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

The Legal Seagull: Law | Litigation | Self-Help | Legal History by Neer Lerner

Jan 27, 201723:02Government & Organizations

Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) is widely considered to be the worst decision ever issued by the United States Supreme Court. Dred Scott, a slave, sued for his freedom on grounds that he had resided in the free state of Il...

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