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California Governor signs law expanding address privacy for immigration workers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2624, a law that expands the state’s address confidentiality program to include immigration support service providers, employees, and volunteers. Proponents, including Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, argue the measure is necessary to protect aid workers from increasing threats, harassment, and doxxing. The law, which takes effect October 1, 2027, allows eligible individuals to use a substitute address and provides legal remedies against those who publish personal information with the intent to incite violence.
Critics and Republican lawmakers have dubbed the legislation the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act,’ alleging it will chill investigative journalism and impede the ability of watchdogs to expose fraud within nonprofit organizations. Opponents, such as Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, have called for federal intervention, arguing the law threatens First Amendment rights.
In separate legislative developments, a bill to restrict the storage of automated license plate recognition data to 60 days is advancing in the California Legislature, aiming to curb potential mass surveillance and law enforcement abuse.
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Assembly Bill 2624 · CHIRLA · California · Carl DeMaio · Gavin Newsom · Mia Bonta · Nick Shirley
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Posting a covered worker's image or personal details with intent to incite violence can result in fines starting at $4,000. dailycaller.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624 into law on August 22, 2026. trendingpoliticsnews.com · dailycaller.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Critics have nicknamed the legislation the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'. dailycaller.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Posting with intent to facilitate a violent crime carries a fine of up to $10,000 and up to one year in jail. dailycaller.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The law adds immigration nonprofit staff and volunteers to the 'Safe at Home' program. trendingpoliticsnews.com · dailycaller.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The bill is intended to provide privacy for immigration support services providers. trendingpoliticsnews.com