Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused a staff member from Senator Tammy Duckworth's office of pretending to be a lawyer to free a detained immigrant. The incident reportedly occurred at an ICE office in Illinois and involved falsifying official documents.
Key Facts
- DHS claims a staffer from Senator Duckworth’s office falsely posed as a lawyer.
- The incident involved the attempted release of a detained migrant named Jose Isemal Ayuzo Sandoval.
- Ayuzo Sandoval has a criminal record, including four deportations and a DUI conviction.
- The staffer, Edward York, allegedly entered an ICE office in Illinois and claimed to represent Ayuzo Sandoval.
- York obtained a signature on a form authorizing legal representation, but later, a related law firm document lacked the detainee’s signature.
- ICE officials found no evidence that York is a licensed attorney.
- A Facebook post allegedly linked the incident to efforts involving Illinois state authorities.
