Nonprofit libraries ordered by State Department to stop processing passport applications

The U.S. Department of State has instructed nonprofit libraries to halt processing of passport applications, a decision affecting libraries that provide passport services. The mandate requires libraries to suspend all passport-related activities and return or securely store any applications in progress, pending further guidance. Government officials have cited compliance and security concerns as reasons for the order, though details about timelines or exceptions have not been provided.

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