DC Police Settle Star Wars Protest Case

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

A viral Star Wars protest gone legal: Sam OHara, filming himself playing the Imperial March while following National Guard members in DC, was detained for 15-20 minutes after being called in by police — all in protest of the military presence. The ACLU backed his First Amendment rights, arguing his act was peaceful protest, not mockery. Now, DCPD has settled quietly with him, keeping the amount secret, while a separate case against Beck continues — a reminder that speaking out, even with a Darth Vader theme, can still cost you — and that constitutional freedoms are worth fighting for. Support…