California's 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' Advances
The measure adds privacy and address-confidentiality protections and sets a minimum $4,000 fine for posting employees’ photos or personal data in harassment cases.
- On Tuesday, the California Assembly passed AB2624 by a 57-19 vote, dubbed by critics the "Stop Nick Shirley Act." The measure now advances to the California Senate, moving closer to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
- Authored by Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, the bill enhances privacy protections for Immigration Support Services Providers facing harassment and threats. Supporters argue the state "has a responsibility to be able to help protect" workers targeted for their roles.
- Independent journalist Nick Shirley, who exposed alleged fraud in Minnesota welfare programs, claimed the proposal aims to hide NGO activities. Assemblyman Carl DeMaio argued the legislation threatens transparency, stating, "This is not about protecting people from violence."
- The legislation outlaws sharing photos or personal data of Immigration Support Services Providers if done as harassment. Violators could face a minimum $4,000 fine per incident, intended to stop doxxing campaigns.
- With the bill moving to the California Senate, Democrat Assembly member Christopher M. Ward noted the state must protect vulnerable individuals. Opponents continue to urge lawmakers to uphold the First Amendment regarding transparency.
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The California Assembly this week passed bill AB 2624, a measure that expands privacy protections to providers of immigrant support services, but has been strongly criticized for an attack on investigative journalism. Policy Nick Shirley appeals to tens of thousands in London: "The ideas of freedom of expression are not dangerous" Carlos Dominguez Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio was the one who baptized the bill in an official statement issue…
California Democrats move to criminalize investigative journalism with ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News June 1, 2026 The Democrat-dominated California state House has officially voted to criminalize investigative journalism, critics say, by passing legislation that has been dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Democrats claim Assembly Bill 2624 will expand California’s “Safe at Home” confidentiality program to protect “immigration support service providers” […]
California Assembly Passes “Stop Nick Shirley Act” – Radical Democrats Move to Criminalize Investigative Journalism and Shield Massive Immigrant Services Fraud * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
Soviet-style assault on the First Amendment, the radical California State Assembly has officially voted to criminalize investigative journalism.
California advances bill that could punish journalists probing taxpayer-funded NGOs
California advances bill that could punish journalists probing taxpayer-funded NGOs | 30 May 2026 | Independent journalist Nick Shirley accused California lawmakers of trying to shield taxpayer-funded organizations from scrutiny after the state Assembly advanced AB 2624, dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” a bill the author says is intended to protect “immigration service providers” from harassment and threats. “I obviously hit a nerve,” Shirley…
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