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Carl DeMaio challenges Governor Gavin Newsom over new law that critics say shields government fraud and limits public scrutiny.

California Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is preparing a lawsuit to challenge a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, which critics have dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' The legislation provides privacy protections for immigration support service providers, shielding their addresses and imposing penalties on those who publish their images on social media. DeMaio argues that the law effectively criminalizes investigative journalism and shields taxpayer-funded organizations from public scrutiny, potentially hiding government fraud. He characterized Governor Gavin Newsom as a bully attempting to silence citizen watchdogs and protect left-wing NGOs that serve as extensions of the Democratic Party. In response, a spokesperson for Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the law does not affect Nick Shirley's journalism and defended the governor's position, suggesting that Republican critics are creating conspiracy theories. The law is set to take effect on October 1.

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