New fraud bill

A citizen reporter named Nick Shirley investigated and uncovered government fraud in MN and then moved on to California doing the same thing. In response California is not thankful for the fraud that Shirley exposed but are trying to restrict any further such behavior. California is considering a bill, AB 2624, nicknamed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," that critics argue would restrict independent or citizen journalists from conducting investigative work on taxpayer-funded organizations. The bill aims to protect immigration support providers by restricting the publication of their personal information and images, but opponents fear it will be used to silence journalists. The objection is based on privacy. Anyone being investigated can sue the investigators who publish their images on social media, to protect their privacy. If this passes it will deter investigations by cub reporters.