Independent journalist Nick Shirley has filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that a new state law targets individuals who investigate providers of immigration-related services.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2624, dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by critics and signed into law last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom, allows immigration support service providers to use a confidential address in public records.
The law, which comes into effect on Oct. 1, 2027, adds immigration support services providers to the state’s Safe and Home program, which currently covers domestic violence victims, abortion and transgender treatment providers, among others.
It also makes it illegal to publicly disclose the personal information, such as addresses or images, of immigration support services providers that have enrolled in the program. …