Taney Court

The Taney Court refers to the period when Roger B. Taney served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, from 1836 to 1864. During this time, the Court made landmark rulings, such as Dred Scott v. Sandford, which held that African Americans could not be considered citizens and had no rights under the Constitution. Taney's leadership influenced the Court's stance on issues like states' rights and slavery, shaping significant aspects of American law and history. His tenure is often associated with decisions that reflected the tensions leading up to the Civil War.