California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624 into law — a measure dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by GOP lawmakers, who argue it will prevent journalists from exposing more fraud tied to immigration service providers.
Calif.: Newsom signs controversial ‘Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers’ bill, nicknamed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
Lillian Mann
Aug 26, 2026 | 7:04 PM



