California Governor Signs Privacy Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by GOP Critics
- On Saturday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding California's Safe at Home program to shield immigrant service nonprofit workers from doxxing and targeted harassment.
- Alameda Assembly Member Mia Bonta introduced the bill in February after a YouTuber posted a video investigation into alleged fraud by taxpayer-funded nonprofit organizations serving immigrants.
- Critics, including San Diego Assembly Member Carl DeMaio, dubbed the legislation the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' claiming it shields nonprofits from scrutiny despite criminalizing posts intended to incite threats.
- CHIRLA Executive Director Angelica Salas called the law a 'meaningful step' for worker safety; effective October 1, 2027, it provides civil and criminal liability for those inciting threats against covered workers.
- Republican opponents argue the measure could obstruct investigative journalism, contrasting with proponents' emphasis on protection against 'vitriolic attacks' as the bill reflects ongoing California tensions over nonprofit transparency.
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Newsom’s ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ backed by migrant group tied to riots
Activists tied to last summer’s anti-deportation riots in California successfully lobbied for a new state law advertised as protecting nonprofit groups from threats or harassment. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed Assembly Bill 2624 on Saturday, allowing immigration services groups’ addresses to be shielded from public records and criminalizing publishing their information with the intent to incite threats against them. The Coalition for Humane Im…
Calif.: Newsom slammed for signing ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act,’ sparking First Amendment debate
California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom is drawing heavy criticism for signing a controversial privacy measure—dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" by GOP critics—setting grounds for a potential First Amendment dispute.
Newsom signs controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Law’ in California
Photo: Alamy California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial measure Saturday expanding the state's address confidentiality program to employees of nonprofit organizations that provide immigration-related services. Assembly Bill 2624, which Republicans have dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," expands California's Safe at Home program to cover workers at nonprofits serving people navigating the immigration system.
Newsom Signs ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ to Stop Investigations Into Immigration ‘Service’ Provider Fraud › American Greatness
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Gavin Newsom Signs Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Into California Law - Real News Now
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial measure dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” expanding privacy protections for employees and volunteers at nonprofit organizations that provide immigration services while drawing fierce criticism from Republicans and free-speech advocates. The legislation, Assembly Bill 2624, expands California’s existing Safe at Home program to include qualifying immigration-service providers, employees and…
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