State Department to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support Debts
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe significant child support, starting with those who owe $100,000 or more. This policy, which begins on Friday, will expand to include those with debts over $2,500, as per a 1996 law. The Department of Health and Human Services is collecting data to determine the full scope of affected individuals. Previously, only those renewing passports faced penalties, but now all qualifying debtors will have their passports revoked. The State Department reports that since the policy's announcement, many parents have resolved their debts. 
