Which case is discussed by the text as being an important moral step in the direction aimed at securing the status of "we the people" for African Americans?

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The case of United States, Appellants v. The Libellants and Claimants of the Schooner Amistad is discussed as an important moral step towards securing the status of "we the people" for African Americans. This case involved a group of Mende people who had been illegally enslaved, managed to take control of the ship Amistad, and were later captured off the coast of Long Island. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in their favor, recognizing their right to fight for their freedom, marking a significant moment in the fight against slavery and for the rights of African Americans.

Which Case Is Discussed by the Text as Being an Important