"Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, stated, 'They ask themselves, what if someone who disagrees with our work can find where I live, will my family be safe? People begin to self-censor; they step away from their work and some leave the field entirely.'"
"Assemblymember Carl DeMaio criticized the bill, calling it the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act,' arguing that it would prevent right-wing social media influencers from conducting immigrant-related investigations in California."
"Assemblymember Mia Bonta, the bill's author, emphasized that the proposed law would help keep people safe from harassment and threats, ensuring that those who provide essential services to immigrants can continue their work without fear."
California Assembly Bill 2624 seeks to establish an address confidentiality program for immigrant aid workers, preventing the online posting of their personal information to mitigate harassment and threats. Supporters argue that this protection is crucial due to increasing risks faced by these workers, while critics, including Republicans, warn that it may infringe on free speech and hinder journalistic activities. The bill aims to safeguard those providing legal and humanitarian aid to immigrants from escalating violence and intimidation.
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