Assembly Passes Bill Critics Call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — Shielding Employees of some Nonprofits From News Cameras
Critics say the measure would fine people $4,000 per violation and let covered nonprofits sue over posted photos or personal information.
- On Tuesday, the California Assembly passed Assembly Bill 2624 by a 57-19 vote, sending the measure to the state Senate, though critics dubbed it the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" for YouTuber Nick Shirley.
- Assemblywoman Mia Bonta introduced the bill to enhance the state's 30-year-old Safe At Home program, banning photography of employees at protected nonprofits if cameras make staff feel threatened.
- Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, argued the bill protects government-funded entities like the "Quality Learing Center" from exposure, claiming it is "threatening and intimidating people who are trying to shine a light on bad behavior."
- Democrat Assembly member Christopher M. Ward, the bill's co-sponsor, stated the state has a responsibility to protect vulnerable workers, while Bonta's spokesman, Daniel McGreevy, emphasized the legislation is "not intended to impede journalism."
- The legislation follows viral investigations by Shirley into alleged welfare fraud, escalating tensions between independent investigators and officials, and outlaws sharing personal data of "immigrant service" providers on the internet if done as "harassment.
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California's 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' Advances
The California State Assembly passed a piece of legislation called the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” which critics say limits journalism. The bill passed 57-19. The bill was authored by the wife of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Mia Bonta. While the bill initially aimed to prohibit the personal information of “any designated immigration support services provider, employee, or volunteer, or other individuals residing at the same home address” …
California Passes a Law Making It Hard to Investigate Fraud
California passed the Stop Nick Shirley Act. Nick Shirley is a citizen journalist exposing widespread fraud, bankrupting the country. The act will help conceal corruption by preventing citizen journalists from exposing it. California is run by criminals pretending to be Democratic. They don’t want citizen journalists they can’t control. If a citizen journalist shows up at a fake hospice immigrant center with a camera, for example, the pro-crime …
California Stuns the Nation — 'Insane' Bill Passes in 49-19 Vote
California’s state Assembly on Tuesday passed AB2624 — dubbed by critics the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” — by a 57-19 vote, sending the measure to the state Senate and one step closer to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The legislation was introduced less than two months after independent journalist Nick Shirley released a viral investigation into alleged fraud within Minnesota welfare programs. In the now-viral video, Shirley went door-to-door at taxpayer…
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The Constitution StudyCalifornia Advances Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
California Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed by critics the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” passed the California Assembly on Tuesday, raising concerns among opponents that undercover journalism and fraud investigations could be restricted—including investigations conducted by independent journalist Nick Shirley. Shirley, who uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars of day care fraud in Minnesota and hospice fraud...
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