• DHS to open a new immigration detention facility at the Miami Correctional Facility in Indiana.
• The site, dubbed the Speedway Slammer, adds 1,000 high-security detention beds.
• Indiana partners with ICE under Secretary Kristi Noem’s plan to house “the worst of the worst.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TDR) — The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it will establish a new immigration detention facility at the Miami Correctional Facility in Indiana, boosting federal capacity by 1,000 beds.

“Speedway Slammer” for Criminal Non-Citizens

Branded the Speedway Slammer, the facility targets what DHS calls “the worst of the worst” criminal non-citizens . DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partnership with Indiana Governor Mike Braun in an exclusive Fox News statement.

“COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer,” Secretary Noem said. “Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds… 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.”

Federal-State Collaboration

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Governor Braun praised the innovative partnership as a blueprint for state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement .

“Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states,” Braun told Fox News.

The plan expands U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention infrastructure in willing states, a strategy that follows the success of facilities like Alligator Alcatraz .

Retrofitting for Detainee Populations

Located in Bunker Hill, the Miami Correctional Facility will be retrofitted to accommodate the new detainee influx. Renovations include enhanced security measures, medical units, and expanded processing capabilities .

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Final construction and operational readiness depend on final approvals from state and federal authorities, expected later this year.

Context and Controversy

The expansion raises concerns among civil rights groups over the growth of high-security detention centers and the treatment of non-citizen inmates. Critics argue that programs branded as “the worst of the worst” may conflate low-level offenders with serious criminals, exacerbating overcrowding and straining local resources .

Advocates counter that increased capacity is necessary to manage individuals who pose public safety risks, supporting the administration’s focus on criminal non-citizens.

Looking Ahead

As DHS finalizes the “Speedway Slammer” plan, stakeholders will monitor the impact on both immigration enforcement and community relations in Indiana. The success of this state-federal model could influence future expansions nationwide.

Will the Speedway Slammer set a new standard for high-security immigration detention?

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