Adoptee Rights Law Center

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Another Coalition, This Time for Michigan

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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.

We Did It!

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Thanks to all who pitched in for this effort. Collectively we raised $2,700, more than our goal.

The Byzantine Bill Known as AB1302

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A California bill known as AB1302 is a bureaucrat’s nightmare, or maybe it’s a real joy if you prefer a bundle of red tape and a meaningless, outdated government fixation on paper shuffling and secrecy.

South Dakota’s Equal Rights Law: A FAQ

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What South Dakota’s new law does, plus how adopted people can now apply for copies of their own original birth records.

YIKES! Hot Mess of a Bill in California

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A newly-introduced and unexpected bill in California is a hot mess. It preserves court involvement plus creates new rights of redaction for birthparents. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to help.

We Can Do This (Because We Must)

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What’s to do after Congress failed yet again to fix US citizenship for intercountry adoptees? Our own work.

Indiana’s New Adoption Pipeline

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Indiana’s new law creates dystopian adoption-in-a-box scenarios. It’s also a recipe for corruption.

New Massachusetts Law: FAQ

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Poof! Goodbye donut hole. How a new equal rights law for Massachusetts-born adult adopted people will now work.