Washington, DC has reached an undisclosed settlement with Sam O’Hara, a protester arrested for playing the Star Wars soundtrack near National Guard troops. O’Hara, represented by the ACLU, sued the city, police, and a National Guard sergeant, alleging violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights. The settlement was reached after O’Hara was detained for playing the “Imperial March” near guardsmen during a protest against the militarization of the capital.

• Washington, DC has settled a lawsuit with protester Sam O’Hara.
• O’Hara was arrested for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” near National Guard troops.
• He claimed his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated.
• The ACLU represented O’Hara in his suit against the city, police, and a National Guard sergeant.
• The settlement amount is undisclosed but described as significant.
• O’Hara’s protest was against the militarization of the capital during an immigration crackdown.