Stop Nick Shirley Act

Independent journalist Nick Shirley criticized California lawmakers for advancing AB 2624, a bill he claims shields taxpayer-funded NGOs and nonprofits from scrutiny. The legislation, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' aims to protect immigration service providers from harassment but Shirley argues it would hinder investigations into potential fraud, citing past cases in Minnesota and California hospice operations.

Independent journalist Nick Shirley confronted California lawmakers at the state Capitol, questioning Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by Republicans, and alleging it infringes on First Amendment rights by restricting the public posting of personal information related to immigration services. Lawmakers, including Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, either avoided detailed discussions or dismissed Shirley's claims, with some calling him a 'scam artist.'

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.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his wife, Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, are pushing AB 2624, dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' which critics argue could punish whistleblowers exposing fraud. Independent journalist Nick Shirley warns the bill aims to shield fraudsters by imposing fines and jail time for exposing immigration service providers' misconduct.