How did the Supreme Court rule in the Scott v. Sandford case?

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott in Scott v. Sandford, holding that he was not a citizen and could not sue in federal court. The decision is commonly described as a 7–2 ruling in favor of Sandford, so the correct choice is “It ruled 7-2 in favor of Sandford.”

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