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.
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