# Gavin Newsom Signs the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Into Law

- Link: https://weltzin.me/gavin-newsom-signs-the-stop-nick-shirley-act-into-law/
- Published: 2026-08-23T20:28:26-06:00
- Author: JT

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> Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the controversial Stop Nick Shirley Act, raising free 
> speech and journalism concerns.

Source: _[Gavin Newsom Signs the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Into Law](https://townhall.com/news/josephchalfant/2026/08/23/gavin-newsom-signs-the-stop-nick-shirley-act-into-law-n2681740)_