‘Petty’ Lady Sues Government After Targeting JD Vance With Memes
Summary
The ACLU of Maine filed a federal lawsuit claiming government officials violated social media influencer Amanda McGonigle's First Amendment rights by blocking her from attending a public event featuring Vice President JD Vance. McGonigle was allegedly identified and stopped from entering because of her critical posts about the administration online.Key Facts
- Amanda McGonigle, a social media influencer known as "CatsOnACouch," has about 1.9 million followers.
- She was prevented from entering a public event in Bangor, Maine, featuring Vice President JD Vance after waiting in line.
- Officials allegedly told her, "We know where you stand," indicating her critical views influenced their decision.
- McGonigle had registered for the event through a public process and received confirmation before traveling there.
- The ACLU argues this is retaliation for her protected speech under the First Amendment.
- The lawsuit also mentions a previous incident in Des Moines where she was excluded from event information.
- McGonigle planned to attend as a dissenting audience member wearing a shirt referencing Vance's comments about “childless cat ladies.”
- The case, McGonigle v. Curran, is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.
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