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Strict Abortion Bans Drive 36,000 Residents to Leave Idaho

1/13/2025

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Since the 2022 fall of Roe v. Wade, states like Idaho, with strict abortion bans, have seen a staggering loss of around 36,000 residents each quarter, especially among single-person households. This exodus not only hampers economic growth but also disrupts the workforce, as young individuals flock to states that uphold reproductive rights.

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Story summary

Since the 2022 fall of Roe v. Wade, states like Idaho, with strict abortion bans, have seen a staggering loss of around 36,000 residents each quarter, especially among single-person households. This exodus not only hampers economic growth but also disrupts the workforce, as young individuals flock to states that uphold reproductive rights.