Amistad: The Federal Courts and the Challenge to Slavery

by

Bruce A. Ragsdale
Director, Federal Judicial History Office
Federal Judicial Center

Amistad in the Federal Courts: a short narrative

The Judicial Process: a chronology

The Courts and their Jurisdiction

Historical Documents related to Amistad

Legal Issues in the Amistad Case

Arguments in Court

Amistad Biographies

Media Coverage and Public Debates

Bibliography and Resources

Links

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