The Dred Scott decision in 1857 denied citizenship and legal protections to enslaved African Americans. This ruling marked a significant moment in U.S. legal history; one that reminds us how laws have been used to include or exclude people from opportunity and justice. Understanding how past legal frameworks operated helps inform how we shape systems today. 🔁 Repost for Second Chances #SecondChances #Desistance #NCReentry2030 #InclusiveHiring