Nebraska Partners with DHS to Open 'Cornhusker Clink' Migrant Facility

Nebraska's Partnership with DHS

• 🤝 Nebraska is partnering with the Trump administration and ICE to establish a new migrant detention facility, dubbed the 'Cornhusker Clink'.
• 🎯 The facility aims to support federal efforts in cracking down on illegal immigration and housing migrants.

Governor Pillen's Rationale

• 🗣️ Governor Jim Pillen emphasizes that the state is stepping up to do its part, responding to the call for governors to assist.
• 🛡️ He states the highest calling of government is to keep citizens safe, which includes removing criminals and illegal immigrants from communities.
• 🗺️ Pillen has personally visited the border and seen the issues firsthand, highlighting the need to address those who have entered the country illegally.

State Troopers' Role

• 🚔 Nebraska State Troopers will be trained under the 287G program to assist ICE in making arrests.
• ⚖️ This collaboration aims to help remove criminal illegal aliens from Nebraska and its communities.
• 📍 The 'Cornhusker Clink' will have 280 beds and is expected to be operational soon.