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The Declaration of Independence and The Rule of Law
By Judge Thomas K. Harmon
The Declaration of Independence created an American nation grounded in the rule of law. The Founders recognized its importance to ensure that both ordinary people and the privileged are treated to equal justice[P.
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The “Pursuit of Happiness”
This year, as America celebrates the anniversary of the independence of our nation, we would all benefit from giving serious consideration to the values set forth by the Founders of this country.
By Dale G. Larrimore, Esquire
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Omnipresent and Obscure: One Judge's Reflections on the Declaration of Independence
It is rare, in the work of a federal district judge, that we have an opportunity to call on the authority of the Declaration of Independence. Its words are unlikely to appear in our written opinions
By Judge Cathy Bissoon
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