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The Forgotten Courtroom Dramas That Put Freedom On Trial

In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.

The Forgotten Courtroom Dramas That Put Freedom On Trial

Season 2 Episode 1 | 11m 37s | CC

Decades before abolition, enslaved people sued for their freedom in court and won. But today, the only freedom suit most people are familiar with is the case of Dred Scott. So why don't we know more about these early lawsuits? From Massachusetts to Missouri, the history of freedom suits is more complicated than you might think.

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