Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced plans to establish a new migrant detention center in Indiana, dubbed the 'Speedway Slammer', which will add 1,000 beds to the Miami Correctional Facility near Bunker Hill.

The Miami Correctional Facility, situated at the former Grissom Air Force Base, is a maximum-security prison that has faced staffing shortages, resulting in underutilization of its capacity.

This initiative is part of the revived 287(g) program, allowing state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws, raising concerns among advocates about oversight and detainee treatment.

Noem highlighted that the facility aims to deter unauthorized migrants, particularly those with criminal histories, and encouraged self-deportation through the CBP Home App.

DHS is also exploring potential sites for new detention centers in states like Nebraska, Louisiana, and Arizona, with many governors reportedly supportive of the expansion.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, a supporter of the Trump administration's immigration policies, has emphasized the state's commitment to enforcing immigration laws and has signed an executive order to enhance cooperation with federal authorities.

The announcement has drawn parallels to previous lawsuits and complaints about poor conditions at other facilities, particularly in Florida, raising questions about oversight in the 287(g) program.

The announcement has faced backlash from the town of Speedway, Indiana, and IndyCar officials, who expressed disapproval over the use of their name and branding without consent.

However, operational costs for housing detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility remain undisclosed, leaving questions about the financial implications of the expansion.

Critics, including immigrant rights activists, have voiced alarm over the expansion of detention facilities, citing overcrowding and sanitation issues in existing jails.

Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly negative, with users criticizing the administration's approach to immigration enforcement and labeling officials as 'cruel sociopaths'.

Concerns have also been raised regarding the legality of state-run detention centers and the treatment of detainees, with allegations of constitutional rights violations and inhumane conditions.