California · Government Code

GOV §1369: Every person having taken and subscribed to the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, who while holding office, advocates or becomes a member of any party or organization, political or otherwi

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A public official who takes an oath and then advocates for or joins an organization seeking to overthrow the U.S. government by force, violence, or unlawful means commits a felony.

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Every person having taken and subscribed to the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, who while holding office, advocates or becomes a member of any party or organization, political or otherwise, that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence or other unlawful means, is guilty of a felony, and is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code.

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