Utah's Transgender Bathroom Law Faces Massive Pushback

Activists use hoax reports to challenge enforcement of controversial legislation, highlighting broader tensions over transgender rights.

Transgender activists in Utah have flooded a state tip line with thousands of hoax reports to protest a new law restricting bathroom access based on birth sex.
Utah Auditor John Dougall criticizes the law's enforcement mechanism, calling it a burdensome task imposed without his input.
The law, which fines non-compliant public entities up to $10,000 per day, was pushed through rapidly by the state legislature.
Similar tip lines in other states have also seen shutdowns due to activist-led overload with hoax complaints.
Despite the backlash and operational challenges, the law's proponents maintain its necessity for protecting privacy and safety.