About this episode
This episode explores a significant Wisconsin case that challenged the Fugitive Slave Act and issues of state versus federal authority.
In this inaugural episode of Legal Brief, WORT feature contributor Fiona Hatch takes a look at one of Wisconsin’s first cases, one that challenged the Fugitive Slave Act, state’s rights, and the supremacy of the federal government.
People in this episode
Host: Fiona Hatch
Topics covered
- legal history
- Fugitive Slave Act
- state's rights
- federal government
- Wisconsin cases
Keywords
- Wisconsin
- Fugitive Slave Act
- legal history
- state's rights
- federal supremacy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Fugitive Slave Act
Places: Wisconsin
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