Patriots, Call Congress
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Message: Effective Journalists like Nick Shirley don’t operate within traditional systems. They don’t rely on editorial gatekeeping. They film what’s happening, and publish it directly to the public. No filters. No delays. No permission-——effective precisely because it bypasses control.
And now, Sacramento appears ready to regulate it. Authored by black Democrat Mia Bonta, “AB 2624” is being framed as a necessary measure to “protect” organizations that serve immigrant communities from “harassment and threats.” Bonta’s actual language extends far beyond its stated purpose.
Bonta was confronted over provisions that would allow individuals affiliated with certain organizations to demand the removal of video recordings, even if those recordings were taken in public spaces. That distinction is not minor. It is foundational.
Kill Bonta’s bill now.
Liz, this is a CALIFORNIA Assembly Bill (AB 2624). Not a bill before the US Congress.
But it would be appropriate to re-write your message to tell our Reps to NOT DO something like this in our states.
Thanks for the ping.