Newsom’s ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ backed by migrant group tied to riots
Activists tied to last summer’s anti-deportation riots in California successfully lobbied for a new state law advertised as protecting nonprofit groups from threats or harassment.
TL;DR
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624.
- The law shields addresses of immigration services groups from public records.
- It criminalizes publishing nonprofit information to incite threats.
- The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) co-sponsored and supported the bill.
- CHIRLA was linked to protests following a union leader's arrest in June 2025.
- Republicans scrutinize CHIRLA due to its 'Los Angeles Rapid Response Network'.
- Conservatives mockingly call the bill the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'.
- The nickname refers to a YouTuber's investigation into alleged fraud by California nonprofits.