California Advances Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
California Assembly Bill 2624, known as the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' has passed the Assembly, raising concerns about its impact on undercover journalism. Critics argue that the bill could hinder fraud investigations, particularly those conducted by independent journalist Nick Shirley. Supporters claim it aims to protect immigration service providers, but opponents fear it may restrict journalistic freedoms.
- ▪The bill passed the California Assembly with a vote of 57-19.
- ▪It prohibits posting personal information of designated immigration support services providers online.
- ▪Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue it could limit journalists' ability to investigate fraud.
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Home – Political News – California Advances Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ news California Advances Controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Angelina Delfin • May 27, 2026 Print California Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, is the sponsor of AB 2624, a bill that critics have dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act.’ (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); California Assembly…
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