Lawless State: California Democrats Pass ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ – Journalists will Be Fined THOU$ANDS For Recording and Exposing Fraud Inside Immigration Support Service Providers

California Democrats have passed AB 2624, nicknamed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act,’ which imposes fines on journalists and citizens for releasing investigative videos of potential fraud within immigration support service providers. Introduced by Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, the bill passed the Senate and Assembly, with Governor Newsom expected to sign it. Republicans, including Carl DeMaio, condemn the bill as an attempt to silence investigative reporting and protect fraudulent organizations.

• California Democrats passed AB 2624, the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act,’ restricting the release of investigative videos exposing immigration support service providers.
• The bill introduces a minimum fine of $4,000 for journalists and citizens who expose potential fraud within these providers.
• Republicans criticize the bill, stating it aims to intimidate citizen journalists and protect waste and fraud within NGOs.
• Investigative journalist Nick Shirley, who exposed fraud, confronted Assemblywoman Mia Bonta about the bill’s implications.