California Dems Pass ‘Stop Nick Shirley’ Bill After He Exposed Massive Fraud

“It allows participants to use a substitute address designated by the secretary of state, keeping their home, work and school addresses out of public records, while still allowing them to safely receive mail and legal documents through the state,” Bonta said

Ward of San Diego, added on Tuesday that he believes the state “has a responsibility to be able to help protect” people who are “targeted because of who they are or the work they do.” But critics responded by accusing Democrats of targeting the messenger – Shirley – rather than focus on cleaning up the alleged fraudulent activity throughout the state that he uncovered.

California Republicans also pointed to sections of the legislation that they believe violate speech protected by the First Amendment.