Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) A slave was his master's property and African-Americans were not citizens. The Missouri Compromise was struck down as being unconstitutional. Powell v. Alabama (1932) Supreme court overturned the convictions of the 'Scottsboro Boys' and guaranteed counsel in state and federal courts. Loving v. Virginia (1967) The prohibition on interracial marriage […]

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