Nick Shirley Sues California over Law Shielding Information of Immigration Support Workers
Shirley says the law could punish journalists for publishing lawfully obtained information and asks a federal judge to block enforcement.
- On Friday, independent journalist Nick Shirley sued California over Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," which restricts publication of information about immigration support service providers.
- Earlier this year, Democrat Assemblymember Mia Bonta introduced the bill to add immigration support providers to California's Safe at Home program, a confidentiality measure Shirley claims targets his fraud investigations.
- Shirley argues nonprofits like CHIRLA received more than $80 million in tax dollars, claiming the law violates First Amendment rights by restricting transparency regarding these entities and their operations.
- The law takes effect October 1, 2027, authorizing civil actions for money damages against publishers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office confirmed it will defend the statute in court.
- Governor Gavin Newsom previously described San Diego's Somali community as "under siege" after investigator arrivals, though Shirley maintains he will continue reporting despite impending statutory restrictions.
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