Trump Opens “Cornhusker Clink” — New ICE Jail in Nebraska Escalates Deportation Campaign

The Trump administration has unveiled its latest ICE detention facility in McCook, Nebraska—the notorious “Cornhusker Clink.” Repurposing a minimum-security prison, this center will expand from 200 to up to 280 beds and operate as a regional hub for detainees awaiting removal.

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Supported by Governor Jim Pillen and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the facility features state trooper involvement and National Guard support. This launch is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, aiming to massively expand immigration detention capacity nationwide.
Critics voice moral, legal, and humanitarian concerns—highlighting overcrowding, limited access to due process, and aggressive enforcement tactics. Public protests and political backlash are intensifying.
Join us as we unpack what this expansion means—for detainees, for American policy, and for the future of immigration enforcement.