Government-created entities being given the same rights as a person IS an exception.
The Declaration of Independence doesn't mention corporations. Neither does the Constitution.
The fourth amendment says: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
It doesn't say that a corporation also has those rights guaranteed to it. But the government and the courts treat it that way.
Government created....? The corporate structure exists because of government regulations especially the IRS....
These 'companies" would exist without the interference of uncle sam..thank you very much.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
"Given"?????? Government didn't give me or my company rights...My rights decend from God...and only he can take them away.