The article discusses the 1842 Supreme Court case Prigg v. Pennsylvania, which continues to significantly influence modern American jurisprudence, as it has been cited in 274 subsequent rulings. A project led by law professor Justin Simard highlights the ongoing repercussions of slavery in the legal system, evidencing over 7,000 citations related to slavery. This exploration stands in contrast to efforts by some political factions to minimize discussions about racial history in education. The findings underscore slavery's foundational role in shaping legal principles related to property rights maintained by the Constitution.
Prigg v. Pennsylvania serves as a pivotal example of how the U.S. legal system, even today, incorporates principles and precedents from a time when slavery was legally sanctioned.
The Citing Slavery Project reveals that over 7,000 legal precedents related to slavery continue to influence current legal arguments and judicial decisions.
Research indicates that there's a significant investment by certain political groups in erasing discussions about America's racial history, which reflects an ongoing struggle with our past.
Law professor Justin Simard argues that the citation of slavery-era laws demonstrates the deep-rooted influence of slavery on the foundations of modern American law.
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