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Today in Supreme Court History: March 6, 1857

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Today in Supreme Court History: March 6, 1857

Josh Blackman | 3.6.2026 7:00 AM

3/6/1857: Dred Scott v. Sandford decided.

 

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Josh Blackman is a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston and the President of the Harlan Institute. Follow him @JoshMBlackman.

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