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Nebraska’s governor confirmed the Nov. 1 opening of a new ICE detention center in McCook, repurposing a former facility, despite ongoing transparency concerns.
Nebraska’s governor confirmed on October 14, 2025, that the ICE detention facility in McCook will open by November 1, repurposing the former McCook Work Ethic Camp.
The minimum-security center, previously known as the “Cornhusker Clink,” will house immigration detainees.
Despite multiple public records requests being denied by the governor’s office—citing legal exemptions—construction continues, with about 60 inmates still housed at the site as of October 8.
While a formal contract with DHS has not been confirmed, sources suggest it may be finalized and awaiting federal approval.
The project has drawn scrutiny over transparency, with critics citing limited disclosure on costs, oversight, and legal justifications for withholding information.
El gobernador de Nebraska confirmó la apertura el 1 de noviembre de un nuevo centro de detención de ICE en McCook, reutilizando una antigua instalación, a pesar de las continuas preocupaciones sobre la transparencia.