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Last updated on September 28, 2020

What Happens When You Question Adoption

The politicization of the Barretts’ adoptions from Haiti—which they’ve clearly politicized themselves—highlights the rift between concept and reality in intercountry adoption.

Last updated on September 28, 2020

Before You Start Spouting Off About Haiti, Amy Coney Barrett, and the ‘Beauty’ of Adoption

Suddenly, intercountry adoption is a cudgel and a political tool in the debate over the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Educate yourself first.

Last updated on February 3, 2021

The Sham Promise of ‘Integrated Birth Certificates’

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Mandating a single solution in the form of a badly thought-through integrated birth certificate? That’s wrong, and I reject it.

Last updated on September 30, 2020

Naturalization Fee to Increase More than 80 Percent in October

The final rule adjusts application and other USCIS fees, with the cost of naturalization increasing from $640 to $1,170.00.

Last updated on April 24, 2020

Immigration Proclamation: What You Need to Know

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The American Immigration Lawyers Association has released the following information about the recent Presidential Proclamation related to suspension of certain immigration classes to the United States.

Last updated on April 13, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Issues Affect Me?

Overview of COVID-19 issues that may impact adopted people beyond the immediate threat to a person’s health, community, and economic safety.

Last updated on March 18, 2020

I Wrote to Governor Herbert. You Should Too

Let’s do one thing: convince Utah Governor Gary Herbert to veto HB345, a discriminatory and regressive bill.

Last updated on March 16, 2020

Update on My Practice During the Pandemic

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I am writing to let you know what I plan to do in the near future as your attorney.

Last updated on May 26, 2020

When the Biggest Opposition is a Pandemic

Remaining genuine equal rights bills are trying to get attention while a pandemic closes down capitols. Here’s a legislative update.

Last updated on January 24, 2020

Advocates Ask for Wisconsin Bill to Die

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.

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Adoptee Rights Law Center

The Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC is an adoptee-focused legal practice founded by Gregory Luce, a Minnesota lawyer and D.C.-born adoptee.

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Legal representation limited to issues involving Minnesota law and federal immigration law.

Latest Posts

  • The 5 Most Pernicious Myths about Adult Adopted People
  • Let’s Rise for Rhode Island
  • Legislation: Where We Stand, What You Can Do
  • What Works, What’s Broken, and Who Bears the Brunt
  • The (Ongoing) Truth About Florida

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Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC
PO Box 19561
Minneapolis Minnesota 55419
T: (612) 221-3947
E: [email protected]

Legal representation limited to issues involving Minnesota law and federal immigration law.

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I also monitor federal legislation related to intercountry adoptees.

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Gregory D. Luce
PO Box 19561
Minneapolis Minnesota 55419
T: (612) 221-3947
E: [email protected]

Legal representation limited to issues involving Minnesota law and federal immigration law.

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