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‘Cornhusker Clink’: DHS to open new ICE migrant detention facility in Nebraska

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New York Post
Exclusive | Trump admin opens a new migrant detention center in Nebraska, the ‘Cornhusker Clink’ — as ICE adds 18,000 beds capacity (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 18, 2025
New York Post's feed description
States, private contractors and ICE have announced the opening or expansion of at least 11 facilities for illegal migrants, adding more than 18,000 new beds, according to an analysis by The Post.
Newsweek
"Cornhusker Clink" becomes latest Trump immigration detention center (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 18, 2025
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Some of the new centers have already drawn lawsuits and community backlash over conditions, environmental compliance and transparency.
The Hill
‘Cornhusker Clink’: DHS to open new ICE migrant detention facility in Nebraska (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 19, 2025
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Related Video: Indy 500 Organizers Oppose DHS Use Of Racing Imagery With ‘Speedway Slammer’ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Tuesday the opening of a migrant detention facility in Nebraska as President Trump’s administration ramps up the expansion of Immigration and Customs Enf…
Latin Times
Nebraska Governor Announces Plans to Convert State Prison Into ICE Detention Center Dubbed 'Cornhusker Clink' (opens Latin Times)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced plans to convert a minimum-security prison work camp in McCook into an immigration detention center
UPI
Immigrant detention center 'Cornhusker Clink' to open in Nebraska (opens UPI)
Published Aug 19, 2025
UPI's feed description
The Trump administration's latest immigrant detention center is similar to Florida's Alligator Alcatraz and Indiana's Speedway Slammer.
The Boston Globe
Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center in state’s remote southwest corner (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 19, 2025
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The facility will be dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink,” a play on Nebraska’s nickname of the Cornhusker State and an old slang term for jail.
Breitbart News
DHS Announces the Opening of Illegal Immigrant Detention Center 'Cornhusker Clink' in NE (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
DHS announced the opening of what is being called the "Cornhusker Clink" in Nebraska as a detention space for criminal illegal immigrants.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Nebraska to house ICE detainees at repurposed prison, 'Cornhusker Clink' (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Aug 19, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Nebraska plans to open an immigration detention center, the "Cornhusker Clink," as Trump administration expands deportation infrastructure.
Los Angeles Times
Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center dubbed the 'Cornhusker Clink' (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The facility will be dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink,” a play on Nebraska's nickname of the Cornhusker State and an old slang term for jail.
Forbes
‘Cornhusker Clink’: Nebraska Says It Will Build 280-Bed Immigration Detention Facility (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 19, 2025
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An existing minimum security prison work camp in southwest Nebraska will be used as a new immigration detention facility.
PJ Media
DHS Touts New ‘Cornhusker Clink’ (opens PJ Media)
Published Aug 19, 2025
PJ Media's feed description
DHS announces expansion of Cornhusker Clink to detain illegal aliens in Nebraska.
Fox News
DHS plans 'Cornhusker Clink' detention center as Trump expands immigration enforcement (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Nebraska's new ICE detention facility nicknamed "Cornhusker Clink" will add hundreds of beds in McCook as DHS increases deportation capacity under Trump administration.
Washington Examiner
Kristi Noem announces new 'Cornhusker Clink' facility in Nebraska for illegal immigrants (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Noem announced the Cornhusker Clink as the latest detention center opening to house illegal immigrant detainees in the U.S.