Dred Scott v. Sandford

Dred Scott vs. Sanford

what is the key issuse?

Asked by rosag on 11 Mar 02:44

Last updated by Jill W on 11 Jul 11:10

1 Answers

Answered by Jill W on 11 Jul 11:10

The key issue in the case was whether or not an slave could claim their freedom once they arrived in a free state. Scott lost the case when the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens, and as such, they could not sue in the Federal Courts.