The Lake Bluff village board could vote later this month on policies outlining how the village will respond to actions by the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within its boundaries.

At a Nov. 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, trustees reviewed a draft ordinance addressing the village’s interactions with ICE amid concerns tied to the federal government’s Operation Midway Blitz.

“We are also projecting a message of respect and dignity for people,” Village President Regis Charlot said.

Charlot initiated the push for policy changes after raising concerns at the board’s Oct. 27 meeting about immigration enforcement activities occurring in nearby communities.

Trustee Susan Rider agreed on Nov. 10. “Those videos we are seeing from other commu

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