What happened
The U.S. Department of Justice issued an unusual press release highlighting potential Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) liability related to public demonstrations and foreign-directed advocacy, but statutory requirements remain unchanged.
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What compliance teams should check
- Review FARA compliance obligations for public advocacy activities
- Assess exposure to foreign-directed demonstrations
- Update internal policies on foreign agent registration
FOR COMPLIANCE TEAMS
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent atypical press release about Foreign Agents Registration Act liability may signal greater scrutiny of public demonstrations and foreign-directed advocacy — but it does not change the statutory requirements for companies and individuals, say attorneys at Pillsbury.Law360, 9 Oct 2026, 09:57 UTC, law360.com