right now, a loophole in US law has resulted in some intercountry adoptees slipping through the cracks and NOT receiving US citizenship. these adoptees have grown up and spent their whole lives in the US, and should be treated the same as their naturally-born siblings. #milesedgeworth #aceattorney

if an intergalactic adoptee can become a bounty hunter, then intercountry adoptees should be able to become US citizens. #samus #aran #metroid #nintendo #intercountryadoption #adoptees #adopteerights

💕 What’s your love language? There are countless ways you can express your love to support A4J and adoptees without citizenship. Check out some ways to take action and support our community members depending on your love language. 🧵 1/3

💪🏼 Learn how to protect yourself & others by knowing what rights you’re entitled & how to exercise them if/when interacting w/ police, ICE, or CBP. We’ll be partnering w/ NAKASEC for our upcoming Community Call on February 27th featuring a Know Your Rights training. Register: bit.ly/a4jcommunity...

make it make sense. intercountry adoptees, adopted and brought to the US by US citizens, should be granted US citizenship and allowed to live and work freely as US citizens. learn more and get involved in advocacy work at: www.adopteesforjustice.org

With the recent rise in ICE & CBP raids across the country, targeting non-citizens and citizens alike, it’s important for transracial, transnational adoptees to be prepared for potential interactions with immigration officials and/or agents.

can we get the adoptee citizenship act passed before gta6 comes out?!! ⚠️ contact your lawmakers to support the adoptee citizenship act: www.adopteesforjustice.org/contact-lawm...

Adoptees For Justice will be hosting a Know Your Rights training as part of our February Community Call. This month’s call will be open to anyone, including adoptees and allies. REGISTER: bit.ly/a4jcommunity...

Since the 2024 elections, we’ve received an increased volume of emails, DMs & calls from adoptees (both with & without citizenship). The anxiety our community is feeling is palpable, & we hope to provide info, space & community for people so they feel better equipped & know they aren’t alone.

‼️Support Request: Intake & Legal Assistance for Adoptees Without Citizenship Looking for a way to get involved? We’re looking for law-interested individuals to assist w/ our legal defense work. You don’t need to be a licensed attorney, any support is welcome! CONTACT [email protected]

🧧DID YOU KNOW more than 40% of intercountry adoptees come from China, South Korea, Vietnam, & the Philippines? Did you also know that some of these adoptees have been deported to their country of birth? bit.ly/adopteemutua...

📲 DOWNLOAD the Know Your Rights 4 Immigrants app today! If you’re an adoptee without citizenship, your citizenship status is unknown, or you’re worried about interactions with immigration enforcement, we recommend that you download the KYR application. apps.apple.com/us/app/know-...

Zhen E is a Korean adoptee who’s been an amazing addition to our A4J volunteer team supporting our work for the Adoptee Citizenship Act and Pardon Campaign. 🔗 If you’re interested in getting involved, please complete our volunteer sign up form and we’ll be in touch! bit.ly/a4jvolunteer...

Annie is a Vietnamese adoptee from Michigan. She’s been an amazing addition to our A4J volunteer team supporting our policy work for the Adoptee Citizenship Act. 🔗 If you’re interested in getting involved, please complete our volunteer sign up form and we’ll be in touch! bit.ly/a4jvolunteer...

Q: What if I don’t know my immigration, citizenship, or legal status? @aclu.bsky.social @nipnlg.bsky.social @nlgnews.bsky.social @adopteesunited.bsky.social #knowyourrights #citizenship #intercountryadoption #adoptees #adopteerights #adopteevoices #adopteesmatter #adopteesmustbeheard

Looking for a realistic New Year’s resolution?! You can make a positive change by volunteering with Adoptees For Justice (and it’s free!). 🔗 If you’re interested in getting involved, please complete our volunteer sign up form and we’ll be in touch! bit.ly/a4jvolunteer... ()

Q: How do I obtain proof of citizenship or status? #citizenship #naturalization #intercountryadoption #adoptees #knowyourrights

Q: Can I be deported even if I’m a naturalized citizen? #citizenship #naturalization #unitedstates

Thank you @maxwellfrost.bsky.social, @jilltokuda.bsky.social, Rep. David Trone, @abigailspanberger.com, @carbajal.house.gov, & Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton for co-sponsoring the 2024 Adoptee Citizenship Act and supporting this critical legislation.  #adopteecitizenshipact #adopteerights #citizenship

Did you know that tens of thousands of intercountry adoptees weren’t automatically granted US citizenship?? Learn more at www.adopteesforjustice.org

Q: What’s the difference between a naturalized citizen and citizen? As part of our « Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Intercountry Adoptees » FAQ Series, we’re starting off with a commonly asked question about how naturalized citizens differ from natural-born citizens.

‼️ONE WEEK LEFT We only have until December 19th for legislators to cosponsor the 2024 Adoptee Citizenship Act! ☎️ Email and call your legislators and urge them to cosponsor the bill: www.adopteesforjustice.org/contact-lawm...