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Map Shows Which States Have the Fewest Personal Freedoms

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Texas , Idaho , Wyoming and Idaho are the states with the least personal freedoms in the American Union according to the latest Freedom in the 50 States map.

The study, which covers 2023 , was published by free market supporting think tank the Cato Institute and conducted by William Ruger and Jason Sorens .

Nevada , Arizona , Maine , New Hampshire , New Mexico , Vermont , Montana , Missouri , Massachusetts and West Virginia have the most individual freedom.