[southernsunshine]

Yes it was. Texas v White 74 U.S. 700 (1869)
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The problem with Non Sequitor’s response above is that it wasn’t litigated until 3 years AFTER the Civil War.

[Nabber]

Texas was not readmitted to the Union until 1870, so the SCOTUS decision was tantamount to telling a rebellious child what his punishment is; i.e., he has no rights.