California bill would treat Jewish as an ethnic identity
By The BriefBrief
A new California bill would allow Jewish to be recognized as an ethnic identity for purposes including demographic data. Supporters say such data could help fight antisemitism and provide practical benefits in areas like education.
WHO:California lawmakers
WHAT:A bill proposes recognizing Jewish as an ethnic identity and using related demographic data.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The bill is aimed at enabling access to Jewish demographic data to help address antisemitism and support practical uses such as education.
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