# Man Settles Protest Lawsuit Over Darth Vader

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-06-27T13:02:58+00:00
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A DC man who played the Darth Vader theme to protest federal law enforcement presence is settling a lawsuit against city officials — but not the Ohio National Guard member involved. Handcuffed for 15-20 minutes after his protest, he claims his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated. The ACLU calls the undisclosed settlement “significant,” and while it doesn’t cover his claims against a Guard sergeant, O’Hara says the case proves free speech matters — even when authorities prefer silence. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/73e5212db25ddcf4

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