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CalExit Pushes for Secession Vote Amid Controversy

10/6/2025

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CalExit has proposed a ballot initiative to secede California, needing 546,651 valid signatures to qualify.
The group faces signature-gathering challenges amid tensions such as federal immigration actions in Los Angeles.
Clara Jeffrey of Mother Jones advocates soft secession, citing California's economic power.
A YouGov poll shows 44% of Californians support peaceful separation; critics warn against overinterpreting limited data.

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CalExit has proposed a ballot initiative to secede California, needing 546,651 valid signatures to qualify.
The group faces signature-gathering challenges amid tensions such as federal immigration actions in Los Angeles.
Clara Jeffrey of Mother Jones advocates soft secession, citing California's economic power.
A YouGov poll shows 44% of Californians support peaceful separation; critics warn against overinterpreting limited data.