San Diego Activist Dons Darth Vader Costume to Mock Council's Flock Contract
Anthony Ralphs, a DJ and agriculture consultant, dressed as Darth Vader during a San Diego City Council budget meeting to criticize the council's renewal of its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety. His recorded remarks, delivered in character, went viral on TikTok and Instagram. Ralphs has spent nearly a year advocating against the city's use of Flock's technology, which has faced scrutiny over police misuse and expanded monitoring capabilities.
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