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Judge refuses to dismiss habeas case of activist held in ICE custody a year

Sep 1, 2026·Location: GA

Judge refuses to dismiss habeas case of activist held in ICE custody a year

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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