What is another word for Roger Taney?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒd͡ʒə tˈe͡ɪni] (IPA) 
Roger Taney was an American lawyer and jurist who served as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and his name is still remembered today for very different reasons. Some synonyms for the name Roger Taney might include 'Supreme Court Justice', 'American Jurist', or 'legal scholar.' Unfortunately, Taney's legacy is often overshadowed by his controversial role in the Dred Scott case, where he wrote the majority opinion declaring that African Americans were not citizens and therefore could not sue for their freedom. For this reason, some may associate the name Roger Taney with racism or bigotry. Nevertheless, his contributions to American law and jurisprudence cannot be denied, and his opinions continue to be studied and debated today.
