3 chapters across the catalog
Passport Revocation Bill, Edward Snowden Exit Controls
House Bill HR 237 proposes giving the Secretary of State discretion to revoke the passports of American citizens suspected of terrorist affiliations. The discussion touches on the legality of such moves and the lack of formal exit controls for travelers leaving the United States.
UN Security Council Resolution 2178, Foreign Terrorist Fighters
President Obama chairs a UN summit adopting Resolution 2178, which targets "foreign terrorist fighters" (FTFs). The resolution requires member states to prevent the travel and financing of these individuals, leading to concerns about the implementation of exit visas and the suppression of "radicalization" on the internet.
ESTA Travel Fees and International Exit Taxes
The United States has implemented the ESTA pre-approval system for international travelers, which includes a mandatory fee linked to the ticketing process. The hosts criticize the system for discouraging tourism and compare it unfavorably to the "exit fees" charged by other countries. They argue that charging travelers upon departure is a more efficient way to collect revenue without causing initial travel friction.
