[DiogenesLamp]

Taney struck that restriction down as part of his Dred Scott decision.

And I can see his argument as to why, though Taney went way further than can be supported by a reasonable interpretation of Constitutional intent.

[DoodleDawg]

And I can see his argument as to why, though Taney went way further than can be supported by a reasonable interpretation of Constitutional intent.

Taney went way further than the matter in front of the court at the time. His meanderings, reasonable and unreasonable, were not germane to the question of Dred Scott's ability to sue in court and were made in dicta.