ICE Arrests DACA Activist In North Texas Over ‘Terrorism’ Posts; Transfer To Atlanta Fuels Free-Speech Fight

Jacob “Yakub” Vijandre, a Filipino-born DACA recipient and activist in North Texas’ Muslim community, was taken into ICE custody after DHS alleged his social media glorified terrorism. His attorney argues the posts are protected speech and disputes that his DACA was revoked. Vijandre was detained one day after advocating at a city council meeting for another local Muslim leader in ICE custody and has since been transferred from Texas’ Bluebonnet facility to Atlanta. The case highlights rising tension over DHS/ICE use of “terrorism” designations and potential selective enforcement against outspoken immigrants.