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ACLU Sues Over VP Event Ban, Citing Free Speech Violation

7/8/2026

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Amanda McGonigle was barred from the May 26 vice-presidential event in Bangor, Maine, prompting the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to file a First Amendment lawsuit.
Secret Service agents told McGonigle, “We know where you stand,” and said her criticism of Vice President JD Vance made the event private.
The complaint cites a May 5 Des Moines event with no confirmation and a 2025 protest where an officer identified her cat account.

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Story summary

Amanda McGonigle was barred from the May 26 vice-presidential event in Bangor, Maine, prompting the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to file a First Amendment lawsuit.
Secret Service agents told McGonigle, “We know where you stand,” and said her criticism of Vice President JD Vance made the event private.
The complaint cites a May 5 Des Moines event with no confirmation and a 2025 protest where an officer identified her cat account.