2024-03-07 00:00:00
Supporters say Texit, loosely inspired by Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU), or “Brexit,” will help solve the migration crisis at the US border. -Mexico and end the fight against the Washington government. After the conflict on the said issue Between US President Joe Biden and Texas Governor Greg Abbott causing division in America
“We know that This is the only way Texas can secure its border. and have a reasonable immigration system is to do the same as 200 other countries around the world. and do so as a self-governing, independent nation,” said Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement.
During the 19th century, Texas was part of Mexico. Before receiving sovereign status in 1836 after the War of Independence. Also known as The “Texas Revolution”, which 9 years later, Texas joined the United States and became the “28th state” of the country.
Even the Texas nationalist movement It requires state lawmakers to pass laws. Allow a referendum regarding separation from the United States But the United States Constitution There is no provision that allows states to do this. Moreover, Secession of the southern states Including the state of Texas in 1861, it also led to the Civil War. The bloodiest time in US history as well.
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Mr. Joshua Blank, research director of the Texas Politics Project from the University of Texas in Austin, said the secessionist movement in Texas has been around for a long time. But it remains a fringe movement. Along with adding that border crisis Between the state of Texas and the federal government It has created a situation where this group is seeking benefits. To make their opinions more mainstream.
Incidentally, the results of the opinion survey in February found that 26% of respondents Felt like they were “Texans” before they felt like they were. “Americans,” which the above figure is down slightly from 27% in 2014
“However, this does not mean that 26% of Texans are in favor of bloody secession from the United States,” Blank added.
On the other hand, a survey by “Newsweek” revealed that 67 percent of Texans want their state continue to be part of the United States
Even Miller and many Texans think This separation It was different from the war with Mexico. or civil wars that have occurred in the past And it can be achieved peacefully. But on the contrary Blank said. Texas likely won’t be able to secede peacefully. Because the United States federal government Will not negotiate on terms that make them want.
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