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Washington launched a pilot hotline for hate crimes in three counties in July 2025.

The state has reported over 120 submissions so far.

Advocacy groups urge warn that false reports strain resources.

Washington state officially launched a pilot hotline program in July for people to report hate crimes and bias incidents .

But much to the dismay of advocacy organizations, some social media users outraged by the concept have encouraged followers to flood the line.

Many have criticized the hotline for its free-speech implications , warning that it will be wielded against those with differing political views and chill constitutionally protected speech. Yet supporters insist that the resource is needed to assist hate-crime victims ,

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