‘They attacked my religion, my faith’: Muslim photojournalist detained by ICE speaks out

The Guardian12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Ya’akub Vijandre, a Muslim photojournalist detained by ICE in Georgia, expressed concerns about the safety of his family and friends, claiming that the government is "attacking my faith," according to The Guardian. He described the treatment of detainees as inhumane, stating that guards often yell at them and have made derogatory remarks during his detention.

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35
Age (0-35)
34 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100

Score BreakdownRisk 35

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor

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