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24 February 2022

Nonprofits Sound Alarm On DOJ Foreign Agent Rule

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Some of the nation's most prominent nonprofit and advocacy groups tell the Justice Department they could be branded "foreign agents" unless...
United States Washington Government, Public Sector

Brandon Van Grack spoke to Axios about the U.S. Department of Justice soliciting comments from stakeholders and the public on proposed changes to Foreign Agents Registration Act regulations, prompting nonprofits to warn that American charities and advocacy groups could be branded "foreign agents" unless the department changes its approach.

"Given the number and breadth of comments received by nonprofits and think tanks, I would anticipate the department feeling compelled to respond to the issues raised," Brandon said.

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Originally published by Axios

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