That was essentially Scott's argument
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that he had been a slave originally, but when the slaveowner moved to the Wisconsin territories, it was free. I think he'd also lived in free Illinois and Louisiana Territories.
I could see "intent" as being key there. Were they visiting or did they intend to be bound by the laws of the new jurisdiction. Just like if you change your State of residence today, you're bound by that State's laws, not the one you moved from.