INDIANAPOLIS — On the heels of the opening of the migrant detention facility in Florida, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," the Department of Homeland Security has announced a second facility is coming to Indiana, dubbed the "Speedway Slammer," on Tuesday.
"Today, we're announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention to bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to @GovBraun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X.
COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) August 5, 2025
Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to @GovBraun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country.
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Molly Craft with the governor's office told WRTV that the 1,000-bed facility will be located at the Miami Correctional site, next to Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base. The base has a landing strip.
