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California Assembly Bill 2624, authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, would create criminal and civil penalties for posting personal information of immigration support services workers with intent to incite violence — but critics have dubbed it the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," arguing its broad language could penalize independent journalists who expose fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. The bill passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee 11-2 on April 13, 2026, and now heads to the full Assembly amid a heated national debate over where privacy protections end and press freedom begins.