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The Dred Scott v. Sandford case, decided by the Supreme Court in 1857, is known for its infamous ruling that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not be considered citizens under the U.S. Constitution and therefore could not sue in federal court. The ruling also held that Congress had no power to ban slavery in the territories, effectively undermining the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This decision further entrenched the institution of slavery in the United States and helped set the stage for the Civil War.

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