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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1023 Foreign Loyalty Office Ban

§ 1023 Foreign Loyalty Office Ban

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§ 1023 Foreign Loyalty Office Ban

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't work for the government if you promised to help another country's military or politics.
  • •This includes following orders from a foreign government or its leaders.
  • •It doesn't matter if you're a citizen or just live in the U.S. - this rule applies.

Example

Someone swears to help another country's army and then tries to get a job as a police officer.

This person can't work for the government because they promised to help another country's military.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1023 Foreign Loyalty Office Ban

A person is ineligible to hold office or employment of any kind under the State, any county, city, district or other political or governmental unit of the State if he, while either a citizen or resident of the United States, has by oath bound himself to support, maintain or further the military or political activities or policies of any foreign government or of any official thereof or society or association therein or to obey the orders or directions of any foreign government or of any official thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ineligiblehold officeoathforeign governmentmilitary or political activities

Related Statutes

  • § 1020 Civil Office Eligibility Requirements
  • § 1020.5 Youth Office Age Eligibility
  • § 1021 Office Disqualification Conviction
  • § 1021.5 Public Employee Felony Disqualification
  • § 1022 Office Disqualification Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1023.
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