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Dred Scott

Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell
Mar 11, 2026

Commentary: Reflections on our Founding Ideals

Missouri reflects on the legacy of Dred Scott and recommits to the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and justice during the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary.

The tarp is pulled up to unveil the Freedom Suits Memorial statue on June 20, 2022, in downtown St. Louis
May 14, 2025

St. Louis’ Freedom Plaza recognized by National Park Service

St. Louis’ Freedom Plaza, honoring enslaved individuals who sued for freedom, is now part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
Feb 14, 2025

Fourth federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, becoming the fourth judge to do so.

Jan 26, 2023

Dred Scott exhibit comes to St. Louis law library

“Faces of Dred Scott,” a public exhibit of artwork depicting Dred Scott and his family, is coming to the Civil Courts Law Library in downtown St. Louis.

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