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We track and monitor adoptee rights legislation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US Congress. If a pending or recently enacted bill relates to the rights of adult adopted people in the United States, we will list it.
2024 Adoptee Rights Legislation (Domestic)
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Event: Q&A on the New Citizenship Clinic
Adoptees United is excited to announce the launch of a free and low cost legal service for intercountry adoptees who have US citizenship questions or issues.
A Pause in Conference Programming
Given the uncertain and highly polarized political climate around upcoming elections, we’ve decided to pause further in-person conference programming until the end of 2024. Adoptees United has been thrilled to engage in in-person programming with you all! While we’ve been excited to kick off our first-ever conference series this year, we’re also mindful of the…
Announcing the Adoptees United Citizenship Clinic
Adoptees United is excited to announce the launch of a free and low cost legal service for intercountry adoptees who have US citizenship questions or issues.
What Expanded ‘Parole in Place’ Means for Intercountry Adoptees
How parole in place currently works, plus how an expanded policy could significantly benefit some intercountry adoptees.
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Everything New: A Happy Hour
Join us on Monday, June 17, 2024, for an informal but informative happy hour that will highlight a buncha new things, such as Minnesota’s new law, the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024, and our upcoming hybrid conference.
Congress Introduces the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024
A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024, continuing the fight to secure US citizenship for all adopted people brought to the United States for adoption.
Read More Congress Introduces the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024