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This Joint Resolution condemns any effort to disqualify individuals from holding public office based on their religious beliefs, affirming that such actions violate the United States Constitution, which prohibits religious tests for public service. It highlights California's diverse population and the nation's founding principles of religious freedom, referencing Supreme Court rulings and specific instances where religious faith was questioned in relation to public office, such as during judicial nominations. The resolution expresses solidarity with people of all faiths and their right to participate in public life, echoing historical concerns about religious discrimination and celebrating progress in inclusivity, and directs that copies of this resolution be sent to various federal officials.