Petition from the American Citizens of the State of Connecticut to peacefully grant the citizens of the state their right to self determination by acknowledging their request to withdraw from the union. Stated herein are the grievances which impel them.
Unconstitutional use of executive powers , to wit: imposing war without congressional approval
To wit: unconstitutional use of executive powers to impose illegal detention of American citizens with neither charge nor due process
To wit: unconstitutional use of executive powers to allow the illegal execution of American citizens with neither charge nor due process
Thereby, the citizens of the State of Connecticut, deprived of their constitutional rights as Americans, request grant of secession