The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new agreement with the state of Indiana to increase detention capacity for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by 1,000 beds. The additional space will be located at the Miami Correctional Center and is intended to house individuals described as high-risk criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE.
This initiative, referred to as the "Speedway Slammer," is part of a broader federal effort to expand detention resources. It follows an earlier partnership in another state known as Alligator Alcatraz, making this the second such arrangement aimed at increasing ICE's ability to detain individuals pending deportation proceedings.
The expansion was made possible through legislation called the One Big Beautiful Bill, which allocated funding for 80,000 new detention beds nationwide and fully funded the 287(g) program—a partnership between ICE and local law enforcement agencies.
“COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds,” said Secretary Noem. “Thanks to Governor Braun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.”
Indiana Governor Mike Braun expressed support for the collaboration. “We are proud to work with President Trump and Secretary Noem as they remove the worst of the worst with this innovative partnership,” said Braun. “Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states.”
The agreement underscores ongoing efforts by federal authorities and certain states to address immigration enforcement through expanded detention infrastructure.
