[aristeides]

Not only was it Lincoln's view, it was also adopted by the Supreme Court in a decision that is still binding law, Texas v. White , 74 U.S. 700 (1868), in which the Supreme Court held that Texas's attempted secession was legally without effect.

[WhiskeyPapa]

Not only was it Lincoln's view, it was also adopted by the Supreme Court in a decision that is still binding law, Texas v. White , 74 U.S. 700 (1868), in which the Supreme Court held that Texas's attempted secession was legally without effect.

And the Supreme Court ruled in 1862 that the President was authorized in using force to put down the rebellion, citing the Militia Act of 1792 as amended in 1795.

Walt