5/12/2026
indystar Months into Indiana's agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal government has paid just a fraction of the expenses the state has incurred holding detainees at Miami Correctional Facility, an expense report obtained by IndyStar shows. The state has spent at least $12.5 million on the effort — a two-year agreement with ICE to provide up to 1,000 beds for detainees — but has received less than $5.1 million in return. Coined the "Speedway Slammer," it's one of several new initiatives from ICE to increase holding space for its mass deportation campaign. To read more from Marissa Meador, tap the link in bio. Photo by Michelle Pemberton. View all 55 comments