AB2624 lawsuit launches legal showdown
Key Questions
What is the current status of CA AB2624, the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'?
The bill passed the California Assembly by a 57-19 vote and has advanced to a Senate hearing, representing a key escalation in the legislative process.
How has Nick Shirley responded to the legislation targeting him?
Shirley released his own investigation video confronting politicians over the bill and framed the measure as unconstitutional.
What involvement does CHIRLA have with the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act'?
CHIRLA is reported as a co-sponsor of the bill, with new coverage linking the organization to the legislation and noting staff reactions in related footage.
Shirley and America First Legal publicly announced a federal challenge to California AB 2624 on September 4, 2026. Protections reportedly extend to service recipients as well as workers, and the law is scheduled to become operative in October 2027; no verified docket activity, state response, hearing, or injunction ruling has appeared.