Nebraska will expand ICE’s detention capacity with a new facility called the “Cornhusker Clink,” the latest detention center to follow in the footsteps of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz.”
The newly announced facility, which will be located in McCook, Nebraska, is the result of a partnership between ICE and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and will provide the federal law enforcement agency with an additional 280 beds.
The so-called “Cornhusker Clink” comes after ICE teamed up with Florida to create “Alligator Alcatraz” and announced a joint-project with Indiana to establish the “Speedway Slammer.”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the creation of the new facility and told illegal aliens to self deport before they find themselves in an ICE detention facility.
“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 announced before thanking the state’s Republican governor. “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,” Noem added. “Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App.”
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen expressed his support for the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda and explained how his state would work to support the federal efforts.
“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,” Pillen said. “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.”
The creation of the “Cornhusker Clink” comes as the Nebraska State Patrol announced it would sign agreements with ICE that could supercharge immigration enforcement efforts in the state.
“I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well,” Pillen went on to add. “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.”
