Adoptee Rights Law

Legal representation and advocacy for adoptees

Born, Adopted, Sealed Away

Who Holds Your Truth?

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An Adoptee-Focused Law Center

Original Birth Certificates

Some states recognize an adult adoptee's unrestricted right to access their own original birth certificates. I represent those who are denied that right.

Personal Information

Adult adoptees are entitled to their own personal information, which may include information that is in an agency, court, or other locations. I help adoptees get what's rightfully theirs.

Citizenship

Intercountry adoptees may not have received citizenship even after being adopted in the United States decades ago. That's wrong. I advocate to correct it.

The United States of OBC

Who Holds Your Truth?

I track of all of the state laws that restrict—or don't restrict—access to an original birth certificate. See the results here or view the interactive OBC map.

Latest News and Issues

Me and States and Stuff

Where we stand with state OBC laws, what I’m seeing and working on, and where things may be going from here.

A Law Known as “Indiana”

While some advocates promote a new Indiana law as one of “open records,” the reality is not one of equality. Here’s an illustration demonstrating how the new law actually works.

Data, Information, and Interactive Maps on OBC Access

OBC Access Map Adoptee Rights
9unrestricted
20compromised
22restricted
51All 50 States + DC
OBC Access Legislation