The notion of California seceding from the United States is gaining traction, despite its slim chances of actualization.
This movement has taken a significant step forward with the filing of a ballot initiative aimed at transforming the state into an independent nation.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the initiative has cleared the initial hurdle and is now poised for signature collection. To qualify as a formal ballot initiative, it requires 546,651 valid signatures by July 22nd. Should this threshold be met, Californians will face a pivotal question in 2028: Should California leave the United States and become a free and independent country? The organizers have stipulated that a "yes" vote exceeding 55 percent, with a voter turnout above 50 percent, would signal a "vote of no confidence in the United States of America." This outcome would express the "will of the people of California" to pursue independence, prompting state authorities to establish a commission to assess the feasibility of such a move.
The financial implications of this initiative are considerable, with an estimated $10 million required to launch the commission and an additional $2 million annually to sustain its operations. However, the U.S. Constitution does not currently accommodate secession, as established by the 1869 Supreme Court ruling in Texas v. White, which declared unilateral secession unconstitutional. Any attempt to secede would necessitate Congressional approval.
The desire for independence among some Californians stems from a perceived misalignment with the broader United States, particularly regarding their progressive values. Yet, the path to secession is fraught with complexities, including the allocation of federal assets and national security issues. Texas remains the only other state with a notable secessionist movement, rooted in its history as a former republic.
In a related context, New York State Senator Liz Krueger once proposed a radical idea of withholding federal taxes and joining Canada following Donald Trump's election victory. Its not unreasonable to think outside of the box, she commented, highlighting the diverse range of responses to political dissatisfaction.
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