13th county in Oregon passed a measure to secede and join Republican-governed state of Idaho. Movement seeks to shift Oregon-Idaho border 200 miles west to include 14 full and 3 partial eastern Oregon counties. Requires approval from both states and US Congress.
Key Points
Measure passed in Crook County, Oregon, allowing efforts to secede and join Idaho.
Movement seeks to shift Oregon-Idaho border 200 miles west to include 14 full and 3 partial eastern Oregon counties.
Requires approval from both states and US Congress as per the US Constitution.
Pros
Allows conservative-leaning counties to potentially be governed by Idaho rather than Oregon.
Cons
Could lead to complications in terms of governance, representation, and legal matters.
May face opposition and challenges in getting approval from both states and the US Congress.