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first_reported: 2026-11-11 08:53 CST
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# Speakers urge Arlington council to back detained activist

Speakers urged Arlington City Council to back activist Ya'akub Ira Vijandre, detained by ICE and accused of overstaying his visa.

Section: [Around Town](/dallas-fort-worth/section/life.md) · Entities: [Ya'akub Ira Vijandre](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/ya-akub-ira-vijandre.md), [Arlington City Council](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/arlington-city-council.md)

## Coverage

- [Fort Worth Report](https://fortworthreport.org/2026/11/11/speakers-urge-arlington-council-to-pass-resolution-supporting-man-detained-by-ice/), 2026-11-11 08:53 CST: Speakers urge Arlington council to pass resolution supporting man detained by ICE

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