In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission. They declared...

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In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission. They declared that corporations are protected by free speech and its rule in the first amendment, making sure that they are not prohibited from donations towards political campaigns, labor unions, and etc. Many people have argued at these corporate heads, saying that they are not people and should not have rights as the people do. Now there are some that say, corporations play an important role in society such as freedom of press and should be rewarded by given protection.

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Please explain the protections offered by the first amendment.

Explain explain whether there are any restrictions on freedom of speech and give an example.

Whether you believe there should be restrictions on corporate freedom of speech. If you do believe so, please explain why?

Do you agree with the court's position regarding corporate protecting or for what its best known as personhood. Explain please.

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