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In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity

California lawmakers have passed a bill that recognizes 'Jewish' as an ethnicity, marking the first time a U.S. state has done so. The legislation was part of a broader package of bills introduced by legislators, including measures to prohibit false information in voting guides and limit public agencies from hosting major events on religious holidays. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign the bills into law. The move reflects ongoing debates over identity classification and religious freedom in public policy.

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The Times of Israel logoThe Times of IsraelIndependentCenter20 hr. ago
In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity

California lawmakers have passed a bill that recognizes 'Jewish' as an ethnicity, marking the first time a U.S. state has done so. The legislation was part of a broader package of bills introduced by legislators, including measures to prohibit false information in voting guides and limit public agencies from hosting major events on religious holidays. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign the bills into law. The move reflects ongoing debates over identity classification and religious freedom in public policy.

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