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