Slavery in the Taney Court An Examination of the Personal Views of the Justices and their Influences on the Justices' Opinions

Authors

A.J Jeffries, Tower Center

Abstract

A.J. Jeffries examines the personal views of the justices of the Taney Court and their influence on decisions concerning slavery. Through an exploration of the lives and political inclinations of thirteen key justices, the paper highlights how these biases shaped landmark cases like Dred Scott and Prigg v. Pennsylvania. Jeffries provides a nuanced look at the intersection of personal belief, judicial analysis, and the societal standards of the time​

Recommended Citation

Jeffries, A.J (2024) "Slavery in the Taney Court An Examination of the Personal Views of the Justices and their Influences on the Justices' Opinions," The Dialogue: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/thedialogue/vol6/iss1/3