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Nebraska Unveils Controversial ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center

Nebraska Unveils Controversial ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center

Nebraska Unveils Controversial ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced plans on Tuesday for a new immigration detention center in McCook, sparking immediate protests and raising concerns about transparency. Dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink,’ the facility is intended to house individuals awaiting deportation and other immigration proceedings, aligning with the Trump administration’s efforts to expand its deportation infrastructure. The facility, an existing minimum-security prison work camp, will initially accommodate 200 people, with plans to expand to 300. Governor…

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Nebraska Unveils ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center Amidst Controversy

Nebraska Unveils ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center Amidst Controversy

Nebraska Unveils ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Immigration Detention Center Amidst Controversy LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska officially announced plans yesterday, August 19, 2025, for a new immigration detention center in the state’s remote southwest corner. Dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink,’ the facility marks the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to expand infrastructure for increasing deportations across the nation. Governor Jim Pillen confirmed an agreement with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to convert an existing minimum-security prison work camp in McCook,…

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