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Fact check: Has the group 50501 given protest registrant info to police?

Checked on July 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no evidence found that the group 50501 has given protest registrant information to police. All sources analyzed consistently report that no direct information was provided about 50501 sharing protest registrant data with law enforcement [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].

The analyses reveal that 50501 is a protest organization that has been involved in organizing demonstrations, including anti-Trump protests [3] [5]. However, the Salt Lake City chapter of the national 50501 organization was severed from the parent organization following a fatal shooting incident at a protest [2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about:

  • The specific incident that prompted this inquiry - The analyses reference a fatal shooting at a Salt Lake City "No Kings" protest involving someone described as a "peacekeeper" who was a military veteran [1]
  • The organizational structure of 50501 - The national organization took the significant step of cutting ties with its Salt Lake City chapter after the shooting incident [2], suggesting internal conflicts or policy disagreements
  • The nature of protest registration processes - The question assumes there is registrant information to be shared, but the analyses don't clarify what registration system exists or how it operates
  • Timeline and scope - Without knowing when this alleged information sharing supposedly occurred, it's impossible to determine if it happened before or after the organizational split

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that may be unfounded - it presupposes that 50501 has given protest registrant information to police without establishing that such an action actually occurred. This type of leading question can:

  • Spread unsubstantiated claims by treating an unproven allegation as fact
  • Damage the reputation of protest organizations without evidence
  • Create distrust within activist communities based on speculation rather than verified information

The question's framing suggests potential bias against the organization by assuming wrongdoing rather than asking whether any evidence exists of such information sharing. Given that all available sources found no evidence supporting this claim [1] [2] [3] [4] [5], the question appears to be based on unsubstantiated allegations or rumors.

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