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To: TexConfederate1861
Since the right of Secession for Texas was agreed by TREATY, (with the Republic of Texas) I don't think the Supreme Court would have jurisdiction to overturn it.

Sure they would. Article III, Section 2, Clause 1: "The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority..."

865 posted on 12/01/2006 6:25:20 AM PST by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur

By your explanation, apparently Texas got scr*wed, just like the Indians did.


867 posted on 12/01/2006 12:16:53 PM PST by TexConfederate1861 ("Having a picture of John Wayne doesn't make you a Texan :) ")
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To: Non-Sequitur

I don't think that gives the Court the power to change the terms of a treaty AFTER THE FACT.


868 posted on 12/01/2006 12:17:49 PM PST by TexConfederate1861 ("Having a picture of John Wayne doesn't make you a Texan :) ")
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