Writing from Baltimore where we finished trashing all the public statues of the Supreme Court justice who put his pen to Dred Scott -- a decision so vile it makes Plessy and Citizens United look Solomonic. Hell, we even went as far as to scrub the Marylander's name off the stern… https://t.co/u9NbOGILc1
DRED SCOTT??? They cited DRED SCOTT??? https://t.co/DVcH9jFTrg
Oh, ffs. Dred Scott??? https://t.co/x09xvC5FPL
Recent discussions surrounding a legal ruling have drawn parallels to the infamous Dred Scott decision, highlighting the contentious nature of the current judicial landscape. Commentators expressed disbelief that a modern ruling would reference Dred Scott, which is widely regarded as a symbol of judicial failure. The brevity of the ruling, reportedly only eight pages long, has also been criticized, suggesting a lack of thoroughness in addressing complex legal issues. The reactions reflect a broader concern about the implications of this decision and its alignment with historical precedents that have shaped American law.
