After Alligator Alcatraz, DHS plans a ‘Speedway Slammer’ in Indiana for the ‘worst of the worst’

The Kristi Noem-led Department of Homeland Security has laid out plans for the next Alligator Alcatraz. The DHS is planning ‘Speedway Slammer’ in Indiana

Published on: Aug 6, 2025, 03:24:15 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Kristi Noem-led Department of Homeland Security has laid out plans for the next Alligator Alcatraz. The DHS is reportedly planning to build a ‘Speedway Slammer’ detention facility in Indiana's Miami Correctional Facility. The facility, for the ‘worst of the worst’, will have an additional detention capacity of 1000 beds.

An aerial view of a migrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," is seen located at the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport i (AFP)

Fox News on Tuesday cited sources to report that the new facility will be branded the ‘Speedway Slammer’.

“DHS says it will expand ICE detention capacity by 1,000 beds, will house some of the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens, and it will be in partnership w/ Indiana Governor Mike Braun,” the outlet's Bill Melugin posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Alligator Alcatraz is an immigration detention facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport inside Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, Florida. The facility has an initial capacity of 3000 detainees, with plans to expand to 5000.

Talking about the new detention facility, Kristi Noem told Fox: “COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to Governor Braun 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 Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self-deport now using the CBP Home App.”

Indiana Governor Braun also backed the partnership between his administration and the DHS.

“We are proud to work with President Trump and Secretary Noem as they remove the worst of the worst with this innovative partnership. Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states," he told the publication.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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