California Democrats Advance 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' to Criminalize Investigative Journalism

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Posted on AllSides April 15, 2026

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California Democrats are trying to pass a bill to criminalize investigative journalists for violating "Privacy for immigration support services providers."

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