Edited sentence: Legal precedences notwithstanding, since it's inception we have had a 'political' rather than 'Constitutional' Supreme Court, and the 'intent' of the founders also must be factored in.....and definitely did not intend Bill of Rights protections for non-citizens, nor corporations.Since the 'Bill of Rights' was intended for U.citizens at all.....nor corporations, since the founders were aware of the sway 'corporate' concerns could have in this country, and provided the Bill of Rights primarily for citizens, not corporations (remember their objections to the East India Tea Company).citizens, would question whether it is 'settled law' that it's protections apply to non-U