Independence movements

New England independence proposals: current status

Where the question stood on 22 September 2026: the New England states remain part of the United States, with the contemporary New England Independence Campaign continuing organisational development.

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Status verified as of 22 September 2026. Political positions change; this explainer describes the documented position on that date.

Current position

The New England states remain constituted as separate US states. The contemporary New England Independence Campaign continues organisational development, having gained Massachusetts non-profit registration in 2024 and 501(c)(4) status in 2025, but has not achieved any electoral or legislative milestone.[1]

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    Claim: The NEIC registered as a non-profit organisation in Massachusetts in 2024 and was granted 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status in 2025, following growth in membership after the 2016 and 2024 US general elections.

    • History (New England Independence Campaign) link, 2024-2025 organisational status section. Movement organisation perspective Source record

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