Federal Law and Policy on Acting as Agents of Foreign Governments on U.S. Soil

Under federal law, there are strict prohibitions on acting as an agent of a foreign government on U.S. soil without formal authorization. Those seeking to act as agents of foreign governments must first register with the U.S. Attorney General, and they must abide by all applicable laws and protocols.

Clandestine and covert operations are prohibited, whether those operations focus on repatriating foreign nationals for prosecution or seeking to influence the decisions of elected or appointed federal officials.

These matters fall within the realm of national security; and, as such, they are top priorities for the DOJ, FBI, and other federal law enforcement agencies. Federal authorities do not tolerate secretive domestic operations by or on behalf of foreign governments, and they treat all efforts to infiltrate the U.S. political system and our democracy with the utmost severity.

Individuals accused of acting as agents of foreign governments on U.S. soil can face a variety of charges. This is true for both foreign nationals who travel to the U.S. on behalf of their governments and U.S. citizens who assist with foreign nationals’ unlawful efforts.

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