Can a U.S. Citizen be denied a Passport?

Yes, there are several hundred reasons to deny or flag a passport application by a U.S. Citizen.

even convicted felons on parole may obtain a pass port if they were born here. if you read the application you will note that there are no questions about criminal background. I know of people both on and off parole who obtained them legitimately for they are the only federal id , as a ssn is not an id

Basically, the only way you can get denied without child support or criminal background issues is if you do not have proper identification.

YES the federal gov may have restricitions on traveling to that country... the reason for travel may not be valid...they may be accused of a crime in which a crimal proceeding has been started (not yet convicted)

Not submitting required materials like birth certificatehttp://www.passportexpress.com/?page=deny

Look up Paul Robeson to find out that the govt can't.

If you hold a passport of another country or there are citizenship issues, they can withold a passport.

Indictment? On bail?

Probably a few relating to national security as well.

if there has been any identify theft with that name. are if behind in taxes

criminals.