Carl DeMaio

California voters will decide in November whether to require photo ID to cast a ballot, a measure supported by Republican Carl DeMaio and opposed by Democrats. Nearly 1 million Californians signed in support, but the law faces historic opposition. The effort aligns with conservative voter ID initiatives bolstered by Donald Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud.

Riley Gaines and Nick Shirley criticize California's AB 2624 bill, which they claim criminalizes investigative journalism and targets citizen journalists. The bill, dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by critics, imposes penalties on publishing images of immigration service providers and restricts public scrutiny of taxpayer-funded organizations. Both argue it violates the First Amendment and enables authoritarian tactics.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' (AB 2624), which aims to protect immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose them. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the bill could silence citizen journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.

California Democrats face criticism for the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' a bill aimed at protecting immigration support workers by concealing their addresses and penalizing those who expose their information. Critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the legislation could silence journalists and shield organizations from scrutiny.