For intercountry adoptees, moments like this—when immigration enforcement is highly visible and emotionally charged—can stir deep uncertainty around safety, belonging, and identity. This isn’t just a political issue; it’s a profoundly personal reckoning with our status as immigrants. Even adoptees who are U.S. citizens may feel impacted, as adoption exists at the intersection of family, borders, and systems that have not always protected us well.

Intercountry Adoptee Rights and Safety Guide: What to Know in 2026 — The Ties Program