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Ya'akub V.: Activist held by ICE nearly a year over his speech and advocacy

Ya'akub Vijandre, held in ICE detention for nearly a year over his speech and advocacy, will have his case reviewed by a district judge after a magistrate refused to dismiss it.

Sep 1, 2026GA

Ya'akub V.: Activist held by ICE nearly a year over his speech and advocacy
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A federal magistrate judge in the Southern District of Georgia denied the Trump administration's attempt to dismiss a habeas petition filed by Ya'akub Vijandre, who has been held in ICE detention for nearly a year over his speech and advocacy. The ruling allows his case to proceed to a district judge for further review. Advocates say the decision is a step toward his potential release from custody.

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