Every day without action is another day Yaakub spends behind bars.
Take Action
You have power. You can petition, donate, organize, and advocate. Here are the concrete steps you can take right now to help Yaakub.
Ya'akub continues to live in captivity for his photojournalism and that we must do what is truthful and just to fight for his and our freedoms.
Freedom is paved through our political prisoners and we are not free until they are FREE.
Keep remembering him and keep praying for him. Keep speaking up for him and keep moving for him.
Victory isn't but another hour of patience, Insha'Allah
Sign the Petition
Add your voice to hundreds calling for Yaakub's release. Tell the government: no more detention without charges.
Sign Now →Call & Email Representatives
Contact your senators, congressional representatives, and local officials. Use the template scripts below.
View Template Scripts →
To Your Senator:
"I'm calling to urge you to intervene on behalf of Yaakub Vijandre, a DACA recipient and U.S. resident detained by ICE since October 7, 2025 with no criminal charges. He's exercised his constitutional right to free speech. Please help bring him home."
To Your Representative:
"I'm contacting you about Yaakub Vijandre, detained by ICE for 200+ days with no criminal charges. As a Filipino American DACA recipient and photojournalist, he was exercising his right to advocate for justice. Please demand his release."
Donate to Living Expenses
Help support Yaakub's family while he's behind bars. Your donation helps cover food, medicine, and basic necessities.
Donate Now →Support the Legal Fund
Help fund Yaakub's legal defense. Every dollar helps pay for lawyers fighting for his freedom.
Donate Now →Share on Social Media
Amplify Yaakub's story. Post, share, tag friends. Use #FreeYaakub and reach out to him at @freeyaakub
Copy Caption Template →
"Yaakub Vijandre — DACA recipient, photojournalist, airline safety specialist — has been detained by ICE for 200+ days with NO criminal charges. He advocated for Palestine and Palestinians. That's not a crime. It's a constitutional right. #FreeYaakub freeyaakub.org"
Organize Locally
Host a local event, screening, or community gathering. Bring people together. Show that we don't abandon our own.
Contact [email protected] for resources and ideas
Write an Organizational Statement
If you lead a community organization, union, or civil rights group, issue a statement calling for Yaakub's release.
Contact [email protected] to coordinate
Write or Visit Yaakub
Send a letter of support. Let him know he's not forgotten. In-person visits help sustain his spirit.
Yaakub Vijandre
1810 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
Suite 124
National Solidarity Events
Dallas, TX
Community vigil and awareness event
Washington, DC
Congressional lobbying day
Los Angeles, CA
Protest and media day
Denver, CO
Community march and educational forum
San Francisco, CA
Day of action and solidarity
Chicago, IL
Rally and community organizing event
Jacksonville, FL
Solidarity demonstration
New Jersey
Community outreach and awareness
Check Instagram @freeyaakub and email [email protected] for the latest events in your area