Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall in the Case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia With a Statement of the Case, Extracted from the Records of the Supreme Court of the United States

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In a landmark decision during a tumultuous period of American history, the Supreme Court addressed the contentious relationship between state authority and Indigenous sovereignty. "Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, at January Term, 1832, Delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall in the Case of Samuel A. Worcester, Plaintiff in Error, versus the State of Georgia" examines critical concepts such as federal jurisdiction and the rights of Native American nations. This essential legal document is a must-read for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the complexities of U.S. law and its implications on civil rights. Dive into the intricate arguments that shaped the legal landscape and continue to resonate today.

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