The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with Nebraska to expand an ICE detention space, adding 280 beds. The space, located at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, Nebraska, will be called the “Cornhusker Clink.”
“COMING SOON to Nebraska: Cornhusker Clink. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Nebraska to expand detention bed space by 280 beds,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “Thanks to Governor Pillen 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 Nebraska’s Cornhusker Clink. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.”
“Today the State of Nebraska is stepping up its support of President Trump’s and Secretary Noem’s immigration enforcement initiatives in several key ways,” said Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R). “I am pleased that our facility and team in McCook can be tasked with helping our federal partners protect our homeland by housing criminal illegal aliens roaming our country’s communities today.”
“I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well,” Pillen added. “Homeland security starts at home, and, just as when I twice deployed troops to secure our southern border during the failed Biden administration, Nebraska will continue to do its part.”
The newly-announced facility follows Texas opening what is considered the “largest federal detention center in history.”
“Upon completion, this will be the largest federal detention center in history for this critical mission — the deportation of illegal aliens,” the Department of Defense (DOD) said earlier this month when discussing the facility. The facility, in Fort Bliss, Texas, can hold 1,000 migrants and is expected to expand to up to 5,000 by 2027.
