A major federal enforcement effort aimed at Americans with substantial unpaid child support obligations is now moving into a new phase, one that could leave thousands of U.S. citizens unable to travel internationally. Beginning this week, the U.S. State Department is preparing to revoke existing passports belonging to individuals who owe exceptionally large amounts in overdue child support, marking one of the strongest escalations yet in the government’s long-running collection program.
Federal officials confirmed the initial enforcement wave will focus on approximately 2,700 passport holders nationwide who each owe more than $100,000 in unpaid child support. The action follows coordination between the U.S. Department…