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Originally Posted by sluce
The laws have chaned in several states to allow open records and the rate of adoption did not change. Very, very few women chose adotion today and want secrecy. Relinquishing a child is no longer viewed as a shameful dirty secret that must be kept, thank God. Most placements involve a level of openness. The archaic practices have mostly been retired and adoptees are being given the same rights and consideration as non adopted people.
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But when she gave the child up for adoption, it wasn't the case, right? Whatever the practice is now, it's a violation of her trust in the laws to apply it retroactively.
Why is this case even being argued?