Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

The memo directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to investigate allegations of unlawful use of online fundraising platforms for making "straw" or "dummy" contributions or foreign contributions to political candidates and committees. The Attorney General is also directed to report back on the investigation's results within 180 days. The order is in response to concerns about potential evasion of federal source and amount limitations on political contributions and potential misuse of these platforms by foreign nationals. [_Editor: The Memo specifically identifies ActBlue, the Democratic-party leaning online fundraiser._]