Indiana Plans 1,000-Bed ICE Detention Center Following Florida Model

The Department of Homeland Security, under the Trump administration, is set to open a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Indiana called the "Speedway Slammer," expanding capacity by 1,000 beds at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill. This facility is modeled after Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" and is intended to house the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens, in partnership with Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Both DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Governor Braun have emphasized their commitment to combating illegal immigration, encouraging those in the country illegally to self-deport using the CBP Home App, with incentives offered for voluntary departure. The expansion reflects a broader national trend toward increasing detention capacity amid ongoing legal and ethical debates over immigration enforcement. The funding for this effort comes from recent legislation signed by President Trump, supporting programs that enhance cooperation between ICE and local governments. The announcement has sparked significant political and public discourse surrounding immigration policy and detention conditions.