The messy intersection of Dred Scott and the birthright citizenship case
· evan a. davis, opinion contributor
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- • The Dred Scott decision (1857) ruled slaves were not citizens and had no right to sue in US courts.
- • The decision also denied citizenship to the children of free parents born abroad to US citizens.
- • The decision's implications were later challenged in the birthright citizenship case (1898) and subsequent Supreme Court decisions.
Context
The Dred Scott decision is being recalled for its terrible outcome.
The case's impact is still felt, making it a significant part of history.
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