'Stop Nick Shirley Act' draws GOP pushback at state Capitol
Republican lawmakers, independent journalist Nick Shirley and activists rallied at the state Capitol to oppose a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that critics say could hamper journalists covering immigration.
Republican lawmakers, independent journalist Nick Shirley and a large crowd of activists spoke out at the state Capitol against a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law. Opponents say the measure — dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by critics — would impede the work of journalists reporting on immigration.