Sacramento, CA – California Democrats have pushed forward Assembly Bill 2624, dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by critics, sparking intense debate over free speech, government transparency, and alleged widespread fraud in immigrant support services and healthcare facilities.
The bill, authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), wife of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, extends California’s existing “Safe at Home” address confidentiality program to immigration support services providers, employees, and volunteers who can demonstrate threats of violence or harassment. It also prohibits the public posting or display of images or personal information of these individuals if done with intent to cause harm, allowing for civil remedies including injunctions, attorney fees, and minimum damages of $4,000.
