Trump Administration’s New Decision Worries Thousands of Parents
Trump administration introduces strict new policy to cancel passports of child support defaulters in the US. Around 2,700 Americans may be affected immediately.
The administration of Donald Trump has announced a strict new policy to cancel the passports of people who fail to pay child support in the United States. According to the US State Department, the move will initially target individuals owing $100,000 or more in unpaid child support, while around 2,700 American passport holders are expected to be affected immediately.
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The US State Department said strict action will now be taken against parents who do not pay money meant for the support and welfare of their children. Under the new policy, even existing passports can now be cancelled if dues remain unpaid.
US State Department Expands Passport Cancellation Policy
Officials said the earlier rule only applied to people seeking passport renewal. However, under the updated policy, authorities can now revoke already issued passports of child support defaulters.
The State Department confirmed that the first phase will focus on people who owe $100,000 or more in child support payments. Officials also stated that the program may later be expanded to include people with unpaid dues exceeding $2,500.
According to the new system, the Department of Health and Human Services will provide a list of child support defaulters to the State Department for further action.
2,700 American Passport Holders to Face Immediate Impact
Reports show that nearly 2,700 American passport holders will be immediately impacted by the new policy introduced by the Trump administration.
Authorities said individuals whose passports are cancelled will only be allowed to apply for a new passport after clearing all pending child support payments in full.
The State Department stated that the purpose of the decision is to ensure that parents fulfill their legal responsibilities and support the welfare of their children.
Millions of Dollars Recovered Since 1998
Officials revealed that since the child support enforcement program began in 1998, US states have recovered more than $657 million in unpaid child support payments.
The department further stated that during the last five years alone, lump-sum payments worth $156 million were collected from defaulters.
The Trump administration’s decision to cancel passports of child support defaulters marks a major policy shift in the United States. The policy will initially target people owing $100,000 or more, while future expansion may include those with dues above $2,500. With around 2,700 American passport holders expected to be affected immediately, the US State Department says the action is aimed at forcing parents to fulfill their legal obligations and protecting children’s welfare.
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