The Dred Scott decision did not allow slaves the ability to sue for their freedom, and instead, it restricted their rights and declared the federal government incapable of banning slavery.
The Dred Scott decision had several effects, but one of the effects it did not have was allowing slaves the ability to sue for their freedom. In fact, the decision stated that blacks did not have federal citizenship and could not bring suit in federal courts. Additionally, it declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, emphasizing that the federal government could not ban slavery.
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