People Are Absolutely Horrified By What Kristi Noem Just Announced

Date:2025-08-07 11:08:19 Category:US Views:1 Comment:0

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem drew swift backlash on Tuesday after unveiling plans for a new migrant detention center in Indiana — which she dubbed the “Speedway Slammer.”

Woman in a green blazer speaking at a podium with USA and yellow flags in the background — Alex Brandon / Getty Images

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Noem announced a partnership with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) to expand detention capacity by 1,000 beds at Miami Correctional Facility near Bunker Hill.

It will “help remove the worst of the worst out of our country,” she wrote.

“COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer,” Noem boasted.

Tweet by Secretary Kristi Noem announces detention expansion in Indiana, mentioning partnership and self-report via CBP Home App — Sec_Noem / Via x.com

“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,” she added.

Critics condemned the announcement as disgusting, cruel, and dehumanizing, calling out the Trump administration’s broader approach to immigration enforcement. They also slammed the center’s “stupid” name.

Two individuals are conversing. One wears a suit and a hat, while the other wears a sleeveless top and hat. A third person in a suit observes — Andrew Caballero-reynolds / Getty Images

Many compared the branding of the facility to Florida’s migrant detention center that Republicans have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it’s surrounded by snakes and alligators.