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Upcoming: Information Sessions for Minnesota’s New Law

First published on May 15, 2024 • Last updated on May 29, 2024

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Announcing three informational sessions to discuss Minnesota’s new adoptee birth record law and how it is going to work.

Be An Adult: NO on Idaho HB544

First published on March 9, 2024 • Last updated on June 10, 2024

I'm an adult. I can be sentenced to death for a crime at age 18. Yet I can't request my own birth record until age 40? That's ridiculous. No on Idaho HB544

A bill in Idaho will define an adult adoptee as a person who is at least 40 years old.

Big News About USCIS Filing Fees and Intercountry Adoptees

First published on February 10, 2024 • Last updated on February 10, 2024

Big News about USCIS Filing fees and Intercountry Adoptees

Starting April 1, 2024, a substantial filing fee will no longer be required for adult intercountry adoptees who qualify for a Certificate of Citizenship.

Community Engagement Sessions for Minnesota’s New Law

First published on January 25, 2024 • Last updated on January 25, 2024

Minnesota Department of Human Services Community Engagement Sessions

The Minnesota Department of Human Services will hold a series of community engagement events in relation to the state’s new adult adoptee birth record law.

Proposed Jump in USCIS Filing Fees Will Impact Intercountry Adoptees

First published on January 17, 2024 • Last updated on January 22, 2024

The biggest impact will be felt by intercountry adoptees who do not currently have a green card or who need a Certificate of Citizenship.

The Unsettled Issues of Jonas Hubley’s Adoption

First published on January 7, 2024 • Last updated on January 9, 2024

Important pieces are missing from the story being told about the adoption and immigration issues for Haitian adoptee Jonas Hubley.

It’s My Birthday. How About a Cup of Coffee?

First published on November 15, 2023 • Last updated on November 15, 2023

Birthday cupcake on the left with a burning candle, and to the right is a cup of coffee in a white mug, all set against a baby blue background. In white text above the cup is Someone Buy Greg a Cup of Coffee.

To celebrate my birthday, why not donate the cost of a really nice cup of coffee to Adoptees United Inc. It’s easy.

Third Annual Adoptee Rights National Week of Action

First published on June 5, 2023 • Last updated on June 5, 2023

Adoptee Rights National Week of Action for 2023, June 5-9, 2023

The third annual Adoptee Rights National Week of Action. Take action and join me and others to make positive change for adoptees rights.

Another Coalition, This Time for Michigan

First published on June 2, 2023 • Last updated on June 1, 2023

Image of the MIchigan State Capitol building and the logo Michigan Adoptee Rights Coalition

Adoptee Rights Law Center is proud to be part of another state-level adoptee rights coalition, this time dedicated to repealing a discriminatory birth record law in Michigan.

What To Know About Minnesota’s New Law: A FAQ

First published on June 1, 2023 • Last updated on July 1, 2024

What to know about Minnesota's new law on a yellow background with large black question mark

What the new Minnesota law does, plus how and when adult adoptees and their families can apply for a copy of the OBC.

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