Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line with Hoax Reports

SOURCE www.npr.org
Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with thousands of hoax reports to shield trans residents and allies from legitimate complaints about new bathroom law, causing state officials to struggle with filtering fake complaints. The law requires using facilities based on birth sex and imposes fines for non-compliance. Activists aim to disrupt enforcement plans attached to laws targeting trans individuals.

Key Points

  • Trans activists use hoax reports to protest new bathroom law
  • State officials overwhelmed by thousands of fake complaints
  • Law requires using facilities based on birth sex with fines for non-compliance

Cons

  • Disruption of legitimate complaints
  • Struggle with filtering fake reports
  • Potential misidentification of gender in community spaces