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Dred Scott vs. Sandford ruled that African Americans:

Were entitled to sue for their freedom.

Could be considered American citizens.

Lacked the standing to sue in court.

The Dred Scott v. Sandford case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1857, is a landmark decision that profoundly impacted the status of African Americans within the legal system. The ruling concluded that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, were not considered American citizens. As a result, they lacked the legal standing to sue in federal court. This means that Dred Scott, an enslaved man who sought to sue for his freedom, was informed by the Court that he could not pursue his case because he was not entitled to the rights that citizenship afforded, effectively denying him the opportunity to litigate his claims. This decision heightened tensions leading up to the Civil War and was a significant moment in the context of the legal struggles for civil rights.

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Had the right to own property.

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