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Hoping we will get answers and not fade away.........or are they going to say we dont keep track
example.. of someone who did was in question if was illegal...
I am German, live in Germany and just donated to Bernie Sanders' campaign on www.BernieSanders.com simply using my credit card - Is this illegal in any way?
UPDATE: Donation rescinded based on your answers. Liked Bernie's Facebook page instead
I think it's interesting, because on the website one of the contribution rules is "I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder)" which is not the case. Is this only so easy because I donated a small amount?
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Doug Leonard
Doug Leonard, Swarthmore College 2019
9.5k Views • Upvoted by Michael Lee, Public Policy Analyst
Yes, this is illegal. The 1974 amendment to Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits campaign contributions by foreign nationals (green card holders are not considered foreign nationals).
If you really want to help Bernie Sanders' campaign, you should rescind your donation as soon as possible so they aren't running afoul of any laws.
Yes, this is illegal. The 1974 amendment to Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits campaign contributions by foreign nationals (green card holders are not considered foreign nationals).
If you really want to help Bernie Sanders' campaign, you should rescind your donation as soon as possible so they aren't running afoul of any laws.
Hoping we will get answers and not fade away.........or are they going to say we dont keep track
example.. of someone who did was in question if was illegal...
I am German, live in Germany and just donated to Bernie Sanders' campaign on www.BernieSanders.com simply using my credit card - Is this illegal in any way?
UPDATE: Donation rescinded based on your answers. Liked Bernie's Facebook page instead
I think it's interesting, because on the website one of the contribution rules is "I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder)" which is not the case. Is this only so easy because I donated a small amount?
5 Answers
Doug Leonard
Doug Leonard, Swarthmore College 2019
9.5k Views • Upvoted by Michael Lee, Public Policy Analyst
Yes, this is illegal. The 1974 amendment to Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits campaign contributions by foreign nationals (green card holders are not considered foreign nationals).
If you really want to help Bernie Sanders' campaign, you should rescind your donation as soon as possible so they aren't running afoul of any laws.
Yes, this is illegal. The 1974 amendment to Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits campaign contributions by foreign nationals (green card holders are not considered foreign nationals).
If you really want to help Bernie Sanders' campaign, you should rescind your donation as soon as possible so they aren't running afoul of any laws.
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