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California Democrats Advance ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ to Criminalize Investigative Journalism

  • California Democrats advanced AB 2624, a bill to protect immigration support service providers from harassment and threats by keeping their personal information confidential, similar to the Safe at Home Program for domestic violence survivors.
  • Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio criticized AB 2624, calling it the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' arguing it would criminalize investigative journalism and shield organizations from exposure of fraud.
  • AB 2624 prohibits posting personal information or images of immigration service workers online with intent to incite violence or threats and allows legal action with fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment.
  • The bill aims to protect workers facing real threats such as doxxing and harassment, requires evidence before protections apply, and has passed a committee vote awaiting further hearings.
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ussanews.com broke the news in on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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