Q: I have a green card and am very interested in the issues and candidates in the upcoming US federal elections Am I allowed to take part in any way, or will I get into trouble with the immigration authorities?A: First, it is crucial to remember that no one who is not a US citizen may legally vote (or run for office) in US elections Registering and attempting to do so would be viewed by US immigration authorities as a false claim to US citizenship, which can have dire consequencesFederal election laws prohibit all financial contributions and expenditures in connection with elections by “foreign nationals,” which includes individuals, governments, corporations, and other organizations READ MORE