California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

The Assemblywoman said the bill would protect immigration support workers and would not cover up potential fraud, stifle journalists, or hamper free speech.
California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents
Independent journalist Nick Shirley speaks during a roundtable discussion in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Oct. 8, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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A Democratic lawmaker in California dismissed political flak over a bill that she says is intended to protect immigration support providers from doxing, harassment, and violence, while critics claim it is designed to cover up potential fraud in the state.

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta’s Assembly Bill 2624 would make it illegal to publicly post, display, disclose, or distribute the personal information or image of any designated immigration support services provider, employee, or volunteer, or other individuals residing at the same home address, with the intent to harass, dox, or threaten them.