Barred from Vance’s Bangor event, CatsOnACouch creator sues, arguing First Amendment violation

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The creator of the satirical @CatsOnACouch Instagram account is suing Vice President JD Vance and the U.S. Secret Service after she said she was barred from attending Vance’s visit to Bangor in May.

The ACLU of Maine filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maine Tuesday, on behalf of Amanda McGonigle, according to a press release. The lawsuit argues that McGonigle’s First Amendment rights were violated, and she was blocked from the public …

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