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Village police and trustees discuss public information on immigration‑enforcement policy to counter rumors
Summary
Trustees asked police leadership for a clear, public summary of the village policy on immigration enforcement after local rumors; the chief said the department follows Illinois law and existing victim‑witness protections and suggested a flyer or web notice to reduce misinformation.
Trustees asked village police leadership to prepare clear public information about the department’s policies and practices related to immigration enforcement after rumors circulated in nearby commercial areas.
A trustee said misinformation about federal immigration enforcement (ICE) had spread in the community and suggested a concise, public statement that the village could point to when residents ask. The police chief responded that village officers follow Illinois law and related state guidance: the department does not act as ICE and, unless presented with a judicial warrant, local officers cannot execute civil immigration enforcement; the chief also cited the VOICES Act‑type policies the department uses for immigrant victims and witnesses. The Illinois Attorney General’s office “Know Your Rights” materials were noted as an available public resource.
Trustees and staff agreed a short, factual flyer or website summary that outlines the department’s legal limitations, victim/witness protections and where to find official state resources would help combat rumors and reassure residents and businesses. The board asked staff to circulate a draft internal notice and associated public language for review; no change in department policy was proposed or adopted at the meeting.
