Riley Gaines and Nick Shirley denounce California AB 2624 bill for targeting journalists
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
Riley Gaines and Nick Shirley denounce California AB 2624 bill for targeting journalists
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
On Friday, Gaines and Shirley argued the bill could impose fines up to $50,000 and criminalize filming immigration service providers in California.
They claim AB 2624 would suppress investigative journalism and public scrutiny of taxpayer-funded organizations by penalizing those who publish images or information about immigration support workers.
Supporters say the bill protects workers from harassment and violence, while critics warn it threatens First Amendment rights and could silence citizen journalists exposing fraud.
How can California protect aid workers without criminalizing journalism?
Could a new law meant to stop harassment actually help hide taxpayer fraud?
With millions in public funds at stake, does this bill protect corruption?
Where is the legal line between investigative reporting and illegal intimidation?
If journalists can't film, who will hold publicly funded groups accountable?