California Privacy Law Sparks First Amendment Clash Over Doxxing and Journalism
TL;DR
Governor Newsom signed AB 2624 expanding address-protection for immigration-service workers. Supporters say it shields workers from doxxing, while critics warn it could hinder journalists and investigations, fueling a looming First Amendment fight with Republicans urging DOJ intervention. The law, branded by critics as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” is set to take effect Oct. 1, 2027, and is likely to face legal challenges.
- Californians torch Gavin Newsom’s chilling ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — teeing up huge clash with feds New York Post
- Republican Lawmaker Wants DOJ to Block New Protections for Immigration Nonprofit Workers KQED
- Newsom signs immigrant protection bill derided by GOP as the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ San Francisco Chronicle
- Newsom signs bill shielding immigrant aid workers’ home addresses Los Angeles Times
- ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ is a disgraceful attack on the First Amendment New York Post
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