The Dave Bowman Show

DDH - He Is a Citizen of That State


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Benjamin Robbins Curtis, born in 1809, was the first Supreme Court Justice with a law degree and a prominent dissenter in the Dred Scott decision. His arguments advocated for African American citizenship and emphasized Congress's authority over slavery. Curtis's principles of justice and judicial courage remain influential in contemporary discussions on civil rights and equality.
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