Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Is it illegal for noncitizens to volunteer with U.S. campaigns?
Noncitizens—as well as foreign governments, political parties, corporations, and organizations—are considered “foreign nationals” under the Act. Foreign nationals without legal permanent resident status cannot contribute financially to U.S. campaigns or participate in the decision-making of a political campaign or inaugural committee. These rules do not apply to state and local ballot measures.
This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
Sources
- Federal Election Commission Foreign nationals
- Federal Election Commission Travel expenses paid by individuals
- Code of Federal Regulation, Title 11 § 100.74 Uncompensated services by volunteers
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