According to dred scott's lawsuit, how had his rights been violated.
he had been forced to move against his will to different places
he was not allowed to talk to a lawyer to prepare for his case
he was kept as a slave even though he lived in free territory
his ownership had been transferred without his agreement
According to Dred Scott's lawsuit, his rights had been violated in various ways, including:
1. He had been forced to move against his will to different places: Dred Scott was taken by his owner from his home state of Missouri to Illinois, which was a free state, and then to the Wisconsin Territory, where slavery was also prohibited. This violated his right to freedom of movement and subjected him to continued enslavement in areas where slavery was illegal.
2. He was not allowed to talk to a lawyer to prepare for his case: While Scott initially had legal representation, the Missouri courts ruled that he did not have the right to sue for his freedom and denied him the opportunity to prepare his case for trial. This violated his right to access legal counsel and effectively denied him a fair chance to present his argument.
3. He was kept as a slave even though he lived in free territory: Despite residing in areas where slavery was prohibited, including Illinois and the Wisconsin Territory, Dred Scott remained in bondage. This violated his right to be free from slavery while living in regions that did not recognize or support the institution.
4. His ownership had been transferred without his agreement: Dred Scott had been bought and sold multiple times throughout his life. He argued that these transfers of ownership without his consent violated his rights and further perpetuated his enslavement.