Justice Roger B. Taney, who succeeded Chief Justice John Marshall, often took a more states' rights-oriented approach that diverged from Marshall's expansive view of federal power. While Taney did not outright ignore Marshall's rulings, he interpreted the Constitution in a way that favored state authority, particularly in cases like Dred Scott v. Sandford. This shift indicated a clear departure from Marshall's legacy of strengthening the federal government.
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