DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Announces New Immigration Detention Facility – “Cornhusker Clink”

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the addition of a new immigration detention facility in Nebraska.

“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,” Noem said.

“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,” she added.

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.

Thanks to Governor Pillen for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in…

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) August 19, 2025

The Hill provided further info:

The administration has continued adding detention buildings nationwide to help hold migrants whom agencies have arrested. DHS opened “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades last month and an East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas, this week. DHS will also hold up to 1,000 migrants in a “Speedway Slammer” detention facility in Indiana.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday that the Nebraska National Guard will provide “administrative and logistical” support to ICE officials based in Nebraska to help enforce immigration laws. About 20 Army National Guard soldiers will be a part of the mission, with training beginning next week, according to DHS.

“I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well,” Pillen said in a statement. “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.”

“Additionally, the Nebraska State Patrol announced its intent to sign a 287(g) agreement empowering its Nebraska State Troopers to help ICE get these criminal illegal aliens off our streets. Moreover, Gov. Pillen ordered the Nebraska National Guard to provide administrative and logistical support to Nebraska-based ICE officials in enforcing immigration laws,” DHS stated in a press release.

“This is about keeping Nebraskans – and Americans across our country – safe,” Pillen added.

This is about keeping Nebraskans – and Americans across our country – safe.

As his Administration works to secure our borders and keep our streets safe, @POTUS has Nebraska’s support. Grateful for the opportunity to partner with @Sec_Noem and the great public servants and law… https://t.co/FAE0GPHGTV

— Governor Jim Pillen (@TeamPillen) August 20, 2025

“COMING SOON: THE CORNHUSKER CLINK,” DHS wrote on social media.

COMING SOON: THE CORNHUSKER CLINK https://t.co/jGrZS8opsW pic.twitter.com/W75pCHipHm

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 19, 2025

Fox News noted:

At the same time, Cornhusker Clink’s name recognizes the region’s heritage and is located around 200 miles from the state capital, Lincoln.

With ICE arrests down and data showing removals are up, the new venue combines 200 beds with the 280 already in place at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, which opened in 2001 as a prison.