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AG’s Office: All inmates moved from Nebraska’s McCook prison, planned ICE detention center
Nebraska officials confirm contracts for the McCook prison’s ICE conversion, including a $750,000 fence deal as inmates are moved out.
13 McCook residents, former lawmaker sue to stop Nebraska-ICE detention center
Thirteen McCook residents and a former lawmaker sue Gov. Pillen, arguing Nebraska law bars converting a state prison into an ICE detention center.
Community Honors Excellence at Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Awards in Omaha
Nebraska’s Latino community honors leaders, artists, and educators during the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards in Omaha.
Douglas County Sheriff urges ICE detention contract for jail, County Board chair balks
Sheriff Aaron Hanson proposes an ICE contract for the Omaha jail, citing revenue & proximity. County Chair Roger Garcia and LULAC voice opposition.
Nebraska secretary of state wants to hand over voter data to feds, but says lawsuit blocks it
Nebraska weighs in on the DOJ’s voter data request. Read how officials justify sharing voter rolls amid privacy and election integrity debates.
Immigration contractor laying off nearly 200 people in Lincoln
ITC Federal will lay off 192 employees at its Lincoln center as a federal immigration contract ends, marking Nebraska’s sixth major layoff of 2025.