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California Governor Signs Privacy Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by GOP Critics

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding the Safe at Home program to include immigration nonprofit workers for address confidentiality protections.
  • The law imposes penalties up to $50,000 and jail time for posting images or personal details of covered workers with intent to incite violence, while exempting journalists under state evidence law.
  • Critics, including Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio and journalist Nick Shirley, argue the bill suppresses investigative journalism into suspected fraud by immigration service providers.
  • Supporters such as Assemblywoman Mia Bonta say the law protects vulnerable workers from harassment amid increased threats fueled by anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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Santa Monica Observer broke the news on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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