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Podcast: All Things Judicial
Episode: A Celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day
Description: Today is the 246th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and All Things Judicial takes a deep-dive into the history, story, and controversy surrounding this event. In this episode, Chief Justice Paul Newby shares the origins of our rights and liberties contained in America's founding documents, and Robert Ryals takes listeners on a tour of Charlotte's Liberty Walk to visit historical locations around the Queen City. In addition, author and attorney Scott Syfert discusses the controversy surrounding the declaration and its impact on North Carolina and the city of Charlotte over the years.Â