Only because Virginia seceded from the union was West Virginia able to be created.
California keeps refusing to enforce federal laws and threatening to secede. Hopefully lawmakers can use these actions and threats to create “New California”, although I would prefer that “Jefferson” also be created out of the counties of Southern Oregon and Northern California, that have long sought independence from Oregon and California.
Here’s a little piece of history concerning California’s dance with secession from an article by D.J. Welder in July 2017:
“The California legislature (described as “intensely pro-slavery”[ii]) passed the Pico Act in 1859, calling on Congress to divide the state. It was signed by Governor John B. Weller, overwhelmingly approved by voters in Southern California,[iii] and sent to Washington.”
Can Congress revisit the Pico Act of 1859, view it along with current statements and pronouncements concerning secession, and use this to create New California and Jefferson?
Would the Dems go into panic mode?
I admit to being weak on this part of history (for a history buff, that is embarrassing to admit!) but this is good information...thank you for pinging me.
Honestly, I would rather not have them have to go down this road, but...California seems completely broken.