Dred Scott v. Sandford
Coverage of Dred Scott v. Sandford in the Nexus archive.
- MORNING GLORY: Celebrate the Supreme Court, our Constitution and America at 250
The Supreme Court concluded its 2025-2027 term, with justices preparing for summer activities while celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The article reflects on the Court's role in upholding the Constitution despite past controversial decisions like Dred Scott and Korematsu, which have been reversed. It emphasizes the importance of institutional respect for the rule of law as the nation approaches its bicentennial.
- Supreme Court won’t redefine American citizenship at Trump’s request
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s request to redefine American citizenship by limiting birthright rights for children of certain immigrants. The ruling upheld the 14th Amendment’s longstanding precedent, which grants citizenship to most individuals born in the U.S., including those with noncitizen parents, as affirmed in the 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
- Jubilee Deferred: What Juneteenth Demands of America at 250
Juneteenth commemorates the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in Texas in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The article argues that racial inequality in America persists due to an 'architecture of inequality' and calls for building an 'architecture of belonging' to achieve durable freedom and equity for Black Americans.