By elevating the rights of corporations over the rights of the people, the Court damaged our democracy.
Patrick Leahy: “By elevating the rights of corporations over the rights of the people, the Court damaged our democracy.”
On the recordJune 30, 2010
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Leahy criticizes the Court for prioritizing corporate rights over democratic principles.
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