Newsom Signs Watered-Down “Stop Nick Shirley Act” After Backlash Forces California Retreat

Published Aug 27, 2026 • 7:59 PM

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The legislation originally allowed protected workers to issue demands preventing people from posting their images or personal information online for four years…
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SUMMARY California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2624, extending special state privacy protections to employees and volunteers working for organizations that provide services to immigrants. The legislation originally allowed protected workers to issue demands preventing people from posting their images or personal information online for four years, even without establishing any threatening intent. Democratic…

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