‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance

San Diego City Council renewed a $2.2 million contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety despite strong public opposition, allocating funds while cutting arts programs amid a $120 million deficit. Activist Anthony Ralphs, who staged a Darth Vader video that went viral, highlighted misuse cases, including the wrongful arrest of Hugo Parra, leading to a $1.5 million lawsuit that could increase the contract’s cost.