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Not on my doorstep Birth mothers oppose Oregon adoption records reform
Oregon birth mothers fear open access to sealed birth certificates under Measure 58 will invite confrontations decades after surrender. They describe trauma, privacy risks, and pressure from adoptees seeking identity, while supporters argue promises and privacy were not guaranteed. The July 14 court challenge in Salem tests whether confidentiality can be preserved.
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Portland
Ore
Jane
Lagape
Oregon
Salem
Marion
Albin Norblad
Frank Hunsaker
Marie
Boys and Girls Aid Society of
Aid Society
Madelyn Freundlich
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
New York
Freundlich
Cindy
David Mackinnon
Hillsboro
Shea
Dominik
Oregon State Office