Overview
- Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons on Nov. 17 that her office terminated Edward York and said neither she nor her leadership authorized his actions.
- ICE alleges York claimed to be the attorney for Jose Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, 40, and sought his release after entering the St. Louis ICE field office on Oct. 29.
- Lyons’ letter says York obtained a signed G‑28 from the detainee, then a Suarez Law Office filing four days later lacked the detainee’s signature, raising questions about the paperwork.
- DHS publicly released surveillance footage and pointed to a Montgomery County Democrats Facebook post as evidence cues in its inquiry into possible misrepresentation.
- Sandoval remains in custody as his attorney contests removal, and ICE has not announced any criminal charges in connection with the incident.