What were the Constitutional issues raised in Prigg v. Pennsylvania? In what ways does Prigg raise crucial questions about the place of slavery in the Constitution and the role of the courts in protecting slavery in antebellum America? What does it tell us about federalism during this period? More generally, what does it tell us about the forces/issues/biases shaping judicial decision-making? Explain your answer in detail.
(The only source that can be used is this book- H. Robert Baker: Prigg v. Pennsylvania)
