Staffer For Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth Caught Posing as Lawyer to Free Illegal Alien From ICE Custody

**Department of Homeland Security Demands Answers After Illinois Staffer Misrepresents Himself as Legal Counsel**

Louis, Illinois – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking answers following allegations that Edward York, a staffer for Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), misrepresented himself to federal agents as legal counsel for Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval, a four-time deported illegal alien with a prior DUI conviction.

According to a letter from the DHS, York entered an ICE facility in St. Louis, Illinois, on October 29 by falsifying a Department of Homeland Security form. During this visit, York claimed to be the attorney representing Ayuzo Sandoval and demanded to speak with him.

The letter states, “At approximately 1:29 p.m., an individual identified as Edward York, who according to publicly available information, is employed as a Constituent Outreach Coordinator for your Senate office, entered the field office lobby, and in a discussion with a federal officer, claimed to be Mr. Ayuzo’s attorney. Mr. York demanded to speak with his ‘client.’”

York allegedly used this misrepresentation to gain access to the detainee and seek his release from custody. While at the facility, York successfully met with Ayuzo Sandoval and obtained his signature on a G-28 form. The G-28 form authorizes an attorney to represent a client on immigration matters, allowing the attorney to receive official correspondence and communicate with government agencies on their behalf.

The DHS letter also highlights troubling actions concerning the submission of this form. York reportedly attempted to submit the G-28 without Ayuzo Sandoval’s signature. According to Fox News, “Four days later, a Suarez Law Office in Collinsville, Illinois, filed a G-28 electronically that did not have Mr. Ayuzo’s signature, even though Mr. York, who claimed to work for the law firm, had already obtained a signed form.”

The DHS believes there may have been collaboration between York and the law firm to conceal the misrepresentation. The letter states, “It appears as if Mr. York may have collaborated with the firm to cover his misrepresentation.”

This incident raises serious concerns regarding ethical conduct and legal compliance within Senator Duckworth’s office, especially given the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement.

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**Topics:** Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government
**Location:** Illinois, USA

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