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The Dark Money Influence: Leonard Leo's Impact on the Judiciary
This chapter explores the significant role of Leonard Leo in Republican fundraising, particularly his monumental $1.6 billion donation to the Marble Freedom Trust, which marks a turning point in U.S. political funding. It examines the extensive influence he has wielded in shaping the U.S. Supreme Court and state judiciary through strategic relationships and financial backing, highlighting the challenges this presents to judicial impartiality. Additionally, the chapter delves into the complexities of political influence, emotional dynamics among justices, and the implications for public trust in the judicial system.
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