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Abortion Laws Fuel Relocation and Political Divide Nationwide

4/30/2025

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State-level abortion policies are shaping Americans' feelings of belonging and their desire to move, according to research in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. After the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, those in states with conflicting laws felt less connected and more inclined to relocate, potentially deepening political divides and regional uniformity across the nation.

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State-level abortion policies are shaping Americans' feelings of belonging and their desire to move, according to research in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. After the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, those in states with conflicting laws felt less connected and more inclined to relocate, potentially deepening political divides and regional uniformity across the nation.