The Declaration of Independence is the only thing which gives authority to the US Constitution. The US constitution is the daughter of the Declaration, and therefore stands in an inferior position in relation to it.
The Right of Independence is given by God, the US Constitution was written by a committee of men and is an act of men.
Acts of men do not trump Rights given by God.
“Acts of men do not trump Rights given by God.”
The Confederate conspirators who fraudulently usurped those rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence had no right or authority by law, by popular will, or by God to do so. The Confederate conspirators acted in direct contravention and contempt for the rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence.