Indiana’s New Immigrant Detention Deal: More Hollow Tough Talk or Real America First Action?

The recent announcement of a federal-state partnership to expand immigrant detention capacity in Indiana has stirred controversy—and rightly so. Dubbed the “Speedway Slammer” by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, this initiative promises to add 1,000 beds for immigrants facing deportation. But behind the flashy nickname and racecar imagery lies a troubling example of Washington dictating harsh immigration policies without transparent local involvement or adequate oversight. Are We Sacrificing Local Control for a Questionable Federal Agenda? This deal, deployed under the resurrected 287(g) program, extends sweeping immigration enforcement powers to state facilities like Indiana’s Miami Correctional Facility near Indianapolis....