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To: Robert DeLong
Not addressed in Constitution. Last time it resulted in a Civil War.

Wrong. Enclave clause at Article I, Section 8 Clause 17.

38 posted on 08/20/2022 8:11:44 PM PDT by IndispensableDestiny
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To: IndispensableDestiny
Ah, but here is the Catch-22:

and the Acceptance of Congress

That will never happen, because they are not compelled to accept it. ๐Ÿ™‚

Article I Legislative Branch

Section 8 Enumerated Powers
Clause 17 Enclave Clause

To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;โ€“And

ArtI.S8.C17.1 The Capitol
ArtI.S8.C17.1.1 Seat of Government Clause

Historical Background
ArtI.S8.C17.1.2 Seat of Government Doctrine

and Practice
ArtI.S8.C17.2 Places Puerchased ArtI.S8.C17.2.1 Places Purchased Clause

Overview
ArtI.S8.C17.2.2 Federal Jurisdiction
ArtI.S8.C17.2.3 Reservation of Jurisdiction by States

53 posted on 08/21/2022 4:13:51 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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