In California, the idea of \u200b\u200bsecession from the United States with the aim of declaring independence was put into practice. CALEXIT activists received permission to sign a legal collection of signatures.

The name Calexit is a reference to Brexit, the process by which Great Britain leaves the European Union.. If residents of the American state collect the required number of signatures, the question will be placed on the ballot in 2028: “Should California secede from the United States and become a free and independent country?”? The New York Post writes about it.

According to the legislation, the required number of signatures is 5% of the total number of votes in the last election of the governor. This is about 625 thousand.

Next, Calexit must have at least 55% support when voting (and turnout must be at least 50% of registered voters).

In the future, a specially created commission of 20 people will study the viability of California in the future of independence.

If the initiative is successful, it will entail a " CALEXIT also provides for the removal of the American flag from all state buildings.

After all, a state's secession from the United States requires federal approval.. The fact is that there is no provision in the American Constitution allowing states to unilaterally secede from the country..

The US Congress (both houses) must pass appropriate legislation allowing the separation. It requires majority support in the House and Senate, as well as the signature of the President.. This makes the process very complex and unlikely.

We add that the plan for the separation of California from the United States was presented by political activist Marcus Evans. He already pushed the state to this step during the first presidential term of Donald Trump.

" Now we are in the best position for CALEXIT than in 2016, ”he told reporters.

According to media reports, this process will potentially cost the staff of at least $ 10 million, and the commission will require about $ 2 million a year.