The Bush administration has been criticized by columnist James Bovard of "The American Conservative" for requiring protesters to stay within a designated area, while allowing supporters access to more areas. According to the "Chicago Tribune", the American Civil Liberties Union has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C. to prevent the Secret Service from keeping anti-Bush protesters distant from presidential appearances while allowing supporters to display their messages up close, where they are likely to be seen by the news media.