Heirs of ‘odious’ 169-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels / WKKY Country 104.7 Carrie Johnson Jul 7, 2026 | 5:00 AM Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American. (Image credit: Carrie Johnson)