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Gregory D. Luce

Advocates Ask for Wisconsin Bill to Die

First published on January 24, 2020 • Last updated on January 24, 2020

Five state and national adoptee rights organizations have requested that Wisconsin legislators set aside two bills that were recently heard in Senate and Assembly committees.

Join Me As I Update the Adoptee Rights Map

First published on January 14, 2020 • Last updated on January 14, 2020

On January 15, 2020, at 12:01am I will update the adoptee rights map to show the unrestricted status of New York. Wanna be there when I do?

Requesting an Original Birth Certificate

First published on January 1, 2020 • Last updated on January 14, 2020

How, when, and where adult adopted people may currently order copies of their own original birth certificates in the unrestricted OBC states.

The People I Represent

First published on December 22, 2019 • Last updated on December 22, 2019

I’ve seen my share of strange and anonymous complaints about the work that I do on behalf of adult adopted people. Here’s what I do.

My Big Problem With Wisconsin’s Bill

First published on December 20, 2019 • Last updated on December 21, 2019

I support the unrestricted release of identifying information. I do not support mixing that all up and calling it an OBC under a different name.

Proposed USCIS Fee Hike: Impact on Adult Adoptees

First published on December 19, 2019 • Last updated on December 19, 2019

The proposed fee hikes will substantially increase the cost of naturalization applications for intercountry adoptees plus eliminate the ability to apply if you lack the financial resources to do so.

A Little Holiday Help for an Adoptee?

First published on December 11, 2019 • Last updated on December 13, 2019

A fee of $1,170.00 is the only thing that stands between my client obtaining proof of her US citizenship. That’s where you can help.

Meanwhile, a Few Canadians Didn’t Get the Memo

First published on November 21, 2019 • Last updated on November 22, 2019

Road map of Prince Edward Island, with island set in yellow and surrounding ocean set in blue

The Prince Edward Island bill is bait and switch legislation built on top of a toxic electrified fence intended to constrain adoptees. Don’t touch it.

New York’s Equal Rights Law: FAQ

First published on November 15, 2019 • Last updated on October 11, 2022

Updated answers and questions about New York’s newly enacted adoptee rights law, which Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed on November 14, 2019.

California Intercountry Adoptee Bill Unfortunately Falls Short

First published on September 17, 2019 • Last updated on September 18, 2019

California passed a bill last week that may ultimately fail to address the need to finalize some intercountry adoptions in the United States

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