Indiana is moving forward with plans to open a high-capacity immigration detention center called the “Speedway Slammer,” designed to house illegal immigrants awaiting deportation.
The facility is expected to accommodate up to 1,000 individuals, according to Fox News, and will be a key part of the state’s participation in federal immigration enforcement.
State officials are coordinating with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) to finalize the project, which is part of ICE’s nationwide effort to expand detention capacity by 80,000 beds over the next year.
The center will help manage illegal immigrants apprehended in urban areas such as Chicago and other metropolitan regions where enforcement demands have increased.
Gov. Mike Braun (R) highlighted 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,” he said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states.”
Funding comes through the Big, Beautiful Bill, legislation signed last month by President Donald Trump, which provides resources for states expanding detention and enforcement programs alongside federal authorities.
The measure enables Indiana to play a more active role in supporting federal immigration efforts while enhancing the state’s ability to manage large numbers of detainees.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem also addressed the facility.
“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,” she said.
Noem encouraged illegal immigrants to self-deport via the CBP Home App to avoid detention.
The facility will operate under the DHS 287(g) program, which allows ICE to work with local law enforcement agencies willing to assist in deportations.
Officials say these partnerships help manage individuals captured in metropolitan areas while reinforcing federal enforcement and providing additional oversight.
Experts have raised concerns about the harsh conditions of similar facilities.
Melissa Abdo, PhD, Sun Coast Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association, warned that basic detention centers in extreme or remote environments could endanger detainees.
She noted that heat, humidity and severe storms might create serious risks without adequate safeguards in place, emphasizing that environmental factors can compound challenges for detainees in isolated locations.
Though illegal border crossings have declined, roughly 12 million illegal immigrants are estimated to have entered the country following expanded asylum protections under the Biden administration, according to Fox News.
DHS programs also offer up to $1,000 for eligible individuals to self-deport, allowing them to reenter the legal process.
These initiatives target non-criminal immigrants and aim to ease strain on detention facilities while maintaining enforcement efforts across the country.
Operations at the “Speedway Slammer” are expected later this year.
The facility represents a coordinated state and federal effort to enforce immigration laws, continuing Trump-era policies while addressing both security and humanitarian considerations.
Officials maintain that combining resources allows Indiana to manage high volumes of illegal immigrants efficiently while supporting federal enforcement priorities.
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