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Oct 26, 2025 Sam O'Hara / DC resident filed a federal lawsuit with ACLU representation after being detained for playing 'The Imperial March' near National Guard patrols Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The lawsuit challenges detention of a resident engaged in peaceful, satirical protest of a militarized presence in his neighborhood.
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- DC resident sued for detention after protesting National Guard with Star Wars music — A DC resident filed a lawsuit after being handcuffed and detained for protesting the National Guard's presence in DC neighborhoods by playing "The Imperial March" from Star Wars. Sam O'Hara regularly walked several feet behind National Guard patrols, playing the march (also known as "Darth Vader's Theme") at audible but not blaring volume on his phone or a small speaker. He recorded the encounters and posted videos on TikTok, where millions of people viewed them. The ACLU is representing O'Hara in the federal lawsuit.
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Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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