A privacy measure to protect immigration aid workers from doxxing became a free speech battle after Republican opponent Nick Shirley dubbed it 'The Stop Nick Shirley Act.' The bill expands California's Safe at Home program to shield immigration service providers facing threats during raids. Shirley, a 24-year-old right-wing YouTube influencer with nearly 2 million subscribers, gained MAGA attention for videos exposing alleged fraud in Democratic-led states. Republicans argue the bill prevents exposing wrongdoing, while Democrats maintain it only restricts violent threats.

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, who introduced the bill, denied it targets Shirley. Shirley has framed the legislation as an attack on free speech, holding rallies and appearing on Fox News to draw national attention to what supporters call 'Cali-fraudia Republic.'.