'Collaborative': Trump administration stands by 'Speedway Slammer' name for ICE facility
Secretary Kristi Noem unveiled the name in announcing Aug. 5 that Miami Correctional Facility, a prison 70 miles north of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will be used to hold up to 1,000 detainees. Her department posted on X a promotional image for the "Speedway Slammer" that included an IndyCar with Immigration, Customs and Enforcement branding.
Penske Entertainment, owner of the Speedway, told IndyStar on Aug. 5 that it wasn't aware their imagery would be part of this announcement.
"We are communicating our preference that our IP not be utilized moving forward in relation to this matter," the company wrote.
The Speedway Slammer 🏁 pic.twitter.com/fXlTgWW8jA
But a DHS spokesperson told IndyStar that the Trump administration has no plans to change its marketing.
'An AI generated image of a car with 'ICE' on the side does not violate anyone's intellectual property rights. Any suggestion to the contrary is absurd," reads the statement, issued Aug. 6. "DHS will continue promoting the 'Speedway Slammer' as a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combatting illegal immigration.'
IMS told IndyStar it had no comment about DHS's statement.
Earlier in the day, Border Czar Tom Homan told reporters at the White House that he didn't know who came up with the name "Speedway Slammer," but said he hopes the name doesn't become a distraction from the mission.
"I don't want the names taking over the great work they're doing," he said. "This is serious work, and it's dangerous work."
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun had originally announced the state's intention to open 1,000 beds at the Miami facility on Aug. 1, but there's no timeline announced yet on when this may come to fruition.
The state Department of Homeland Security signed a formal agreement with ICE to "enhance collaboration" with state and local law enforcement to detain and deport immigrants in the country illegally.
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