The case of Dred Scott v. Sandford held that:

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The case of Dred Scott v. Sandford held that freed slaves did not have the right to remain free in territory where slavery was still legal. The Supreme Court ruled that the Missouri Compromise, which prohibited slavery in certain territories, was unconstitutional, and that slaves were property that could not be taken away from their owners without due process. This decision essentially legalized slavery in all territories of the United States.

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