U.S. Government Considers Passport Revocations for Unpaid Child Support
The U.S. government may revoke active passports for individuals with significant unpaid child support, marking a major policy shift in enforcement.
The U.S. government may revoke active passports for individuals with significant unpaid child support, marking a major policy shift in enforcement.
New Federal Enforcement Measures The United States State Department announced on Thursday that it will begin revoking the passports of thousands of American parents who have accumulated significant unpaid child support debt. This enforcement action, set to commence this Friday, specifically targets individuals with arrears exceeding $100,000, with plans to expand the threshold to those…
New Enforcement Measures Announced The U.S. Department of State has announced it will begin more stringently enforcing a 1996 federal law that authorizes the revocation or denial of passports for individuals who owe significant amounts in unpaid child support. This policy shift, confirmed by administration officials, aims to increase compliance with state-mandated financial obligations by…