Scholar's Series

Explore the constitutional and societal impact of Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857). Uncover how this controversial decision shaped antebellum politics, influenced public opinion, and fueled tensions leading to the Civil War.

Explore how the landmark case Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the Commerce Clause, bolstering federal regulatory power and shaping future economic legislation in this insightful blog post.

Explore the Plessy v. Ferguson case (1896) that legally justified racial segregation, its impact on civil rights law and how it shaped social dynamics during the Jim Crow era in this blog post.