Rep. Jared Huffman, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 2nd district since 2013, recently used his social media platform to comment on economic and constitutional issues, including criticism of Republican-backed legislation and questions about religious symbols in federal institutions.
The following day, Huffman addressed First Amendment concerns regarding religious displays in government spaces. On July 16 he wrote: “Today, I asked @SecDuffy about the 1st Amendment implications of him prominently displaying a religious painting in the disciplinary hearing room of the Merchant Marine Academy. A wild ride ensued with Duffy flagrantly “bearing false witness,” to put it biblically. Let’s break”. In a subsequent post on July 16, he continued: “1. Duffy depicts the 1st Amendment as a one-way pass for him to officially elevate symbols of his Christian faith in a public hearing room with no consideration for other faith perspectives – “we have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.” He is wrong. The Establishment”.
Jared Huffman has represented California’s 2nd District since succeeding Lynn Woolsey in Congress in 2013 and previously served in the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012. He was born in Independence, Missouri in 1964 and currently resides in San Rafael at age 59. Huffman holds a BA from University of California, Santa Barbara (1986) and earned his JD from Boston College (1990).
