The State Department announced it will revoke passports for thousands of parents who owe unpaid child support, starting May 8, 2026 with those owing $100,000 or more and expanding soon to cover anyone owing $2,500+. This enforcement mechanism aims to pressure delinquent parents to pay court-ordered support, though critics may raise concerns about passport revocation as a debt collection tool affecting people's ability to work internationally or flee domestic abuse. The policy was announced Friday and is confirmed by AP, Reuters, PBS, Fox News, and local TV stations across multiple cities.