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'The Dred Scott Decision of 1857' Newtown Historical Society Presentation
23 Apr 2025 12:02 GMT
… Historical Society will present “The Dred Scott Decision of 1857” on Sunday … relate the amazing story of Dred Scott, whose master took him … Dred sued his master for freedom as he had lived in … decision seemed to mean that slavery was legal everywhere in America …
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The Dred Scott Challenge or: Why Constitutional Law is Not a Game
04 Apr 2025 20:36 GMT
… . The abolitionist movement for birthright freedom emphasized the significance of territory … in Dred Scott Written by a slaveholder and joined by five other slaveholders, Dred Scott v … the legislative debates about the Civil Rights Act of 1866, upon which …
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Naturalization ceremony at Old Courthouse welcomes 39 new US citizens
10 May 2025 04:16 GMT
… and I know everyone says freedom a whole lot, but … “There’s a lot of freedom to make it your own … granddaughter of Dred Scott and president and founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation … case and the importance of freedom and citizenship.
“Citizenship is …
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Anti-abortion speaker compares abortion laws to Dred Scott decision, discusses impact on Black communities
01 Apr 2025 04:53 GMT
… about the importance of freedom of speech on campus … abortion policies to the Dred Scott decision, arguing that just … undermines the basic principles of human rights and justice.
Brittany Leach … and compared abortion to slavery. These billboards included …
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EJI releases research about Dred Scott, who sued for his freedom
18 Mar 2025 09:55 GMT
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Hank Johnson reflects on historical rulings and civil rights marches
08 Mar 2025 07:16 GMT
… infamous Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford. He stated: … its most deplorable ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford, declaring Black people … underscores his commitment to honoring civil rights leaders and their legacy.
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How Asian Americans Fought Key Battles for Immigrant & Civil Rights
07 Mar 2025 17:05 GMT
… a previous Supreme Court case, Dred Scott v. Sandford from 1857 … the U.S. as slaves could not be U.S … . citizens. Now, however, former slaves would be considered American citizens … Ark and many others as civil rights contributions through courage, advocacy, …
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Today in History: March 6, Supreme Court issues Dred Scott decision
03 Mar 2025 17:08 GMT
… S. Supreme Court, in the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, ruled 7 … for his freedom in Federal court; it also ruled that slavery could … deepened the national divide over slavery in the years leading … free state, while banning slavery in the northern portion of …
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It took 250 years to build what Trump is trying to undo
09 May 2025 08:43 GMT
… 14th Amendment
In the 1857 Dred Scott case, probably the US … households.
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
After then-Sen. … . Eisenhower signed the 1957 Civil Rights Act into law, the … September, which means the Civil Rights Division under Trump has …
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MEMO: Civil Rights Are at Stake with Harmeet Dhillon’s Nomination
27 Feb 2025 15:19 GMT
… Civil and Human Rights, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights coalition, submitted … through the enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances … comparing the Obergefell decision to Dred Scott — a horrifying comparison of the …