A case involving Citizens United established the de facto legal status of corporations as persons, allowing unlimited corporate slush-funding of political causes in Santa Clara County.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 18

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Citizens United Santa Clara County

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Citizens United
conservative 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization
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Santa Clara County
county in California, United States
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