. legal challenges: any attempt at secession would likely face numerous legal challenges at both the state and federal levels. the supreme court's decision in texas v. white (1869) suggested that unilateral secession is not constitutionally permissible[7]. 3. political hurdles: secession would require significant political support at both the state and federal levels. it would need approval from two-thirds of both houses of congress and ratification by 38 states[7]. achieving such widespread agreement is highly improbable, given the diverse political landscape of the united states. 4. economic considerations: while california has a powerful economy that could theoretically support an independent nation, the practical challenges of disentangling from the u.s. economy would be enormous. california's economy is deeply integrated with the rest of the country, and separation would likely cause significant economic disruption[5]. 5. public opinion: despite some increased interest in secession, the majority of californians still oppose the idea. a berkeley igs poll in march 2017 found that californians opposed calexit by more than 2-to-1[7]. 6. logistical challenges: the practical aspects of secession, such as establishing new government institutions, currency, military, and international relations, would be incredibly complex and costly. 7. national identity: many californians still strongly identify as americans, and this sense of national identity is not easily overcome[9].
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