MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Matt Lane, McLean County Sheriff, released a statement regarding his position on immigration.

In the statement, Lane said it has come to his attention that people are concerned about his position regarding immigration.

“It is true that I do not intend to send deputies into schools to seize children,” part of the statement read. “At no time have I, or anyone from my office stated that we would refuse to assist Federal Agencies on operations involving criminal matters that threaten public safety.”

Lane also said that he’s aware of Federal and State laws that will be driving the enforcement action from his office. He is emphasizing that the McLean County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing the law.

“I would encourage and expect news outlets, or anyone seeking what my position is or isn’t on a particular subject, to go straight to the source and not draw their own conclusions,” Lane said.