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Question
What role did Roger B. Taney play in determining whether or not slaves could sue in the courts?

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Taney led the U. S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.
Taney led the U. S. Supreme Court as Chief Justice in the Dred Scott decision.

Taney led the Democratic Party as its vocal presidential candidate.
Taney led the Democratic Party as its vocal presidential candidate.

Taney was the author of the Missouri Compromise.
Taney was the author of the Missouri Compromise.

Taney was the judge who ruled that black slaves were citizens equal with whites.
Taney was the judge who ruled that black slaves were citizens equal with whites.