Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is standing up for law and order—and he’s sending a clear message to criminal illegal aliens: you’re either out of this country, or you’re locked up. That message comes through loud and clear in his newest ad promoting “Louisiana Lockup,” a bold new detention facility built inside the state’s toughest prison. This is not just a campaign slogan. It’s a serious step toward restoring justice and protecting American families.
The Louisiana Lockup is designed to hold the worst of the worst—illegal immigrants who have committed serious crimes like murder, rape, and drug trafficking. These are not people who simply crossed the border. These are criminals who have taken advantage of our broken immigration system and brought harm to our communities. Governor Landry is making sure they face real consequences.
“If you’re in this country and conducting illegal criminal activity,” Landry said on Fox News, “you either get out of the country or we’ve got a place for you.” That place is now open, and it’s sending shockwaves across the nation.
This facility isn’t just about punishing crime—it’s about preventing it. By removing dangerous criminals from our streets and placing them in a secure location, Landry aims to break apart the networks of drug dealers, human traffickers, and gang members who put American lives at risk. He also wants other Republican-led states to follow Louisiana’s lead. This is a model of strong leadership rooted in the rule of law.
The ad released on September 29 includes a stern warning from Landry, joined by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “Drug dealers, human smugglers that have no place in this country,” Landry says in the clip. Then Secretary Noem adds, “If you kill our next generation of Americans, absolutely, there’s consequences. You’re going to end up here.”
Indeed, this isn’t just about locking people up—it’s about saving lives. It’s about defending our children from the poison of fentanyl, shielding women from human trafficking, and keeping murderers off the streets. These are constitutional duties of the state, and they are rooted in the federal government’s obligation to protect the nation from invasion, as described in Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution.
Some on the Left and their media allies have tried to smear the project. They’ve spread false claims of mistreatment and even a hunger strike among detainees. But the Department of Homeland Security has set the record straight. “There is no hunger strike at Louisiana Lockup,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “This isn’t the first time, nor will it be the last, that the media repeats unsubstantiated, false allegations peddled by criminal illegal aliens.”
The truth is, this facility is housing some of the most dangerous people in the country: 26 child predators, 20 other sex offenders, and 28 murderers. These are not victims. These are criminals. And Governor Landry is doing what every governor should do—protecting his people by enforcing the law.
Louisiana’s move comes after Florida launched its own facility earlier this year, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” While that facility faced legal pushback, a federal appeals court rightly stepped in to keep it open. That’s a win for the Constitution and for states’ rights.
The Founders never intended for the federal government to ignore its duty to secure the border. When Washington fails, states have both the right and responsibility to act. That’s exactly what Louisiana is doing. And under President Trump’s leadership, state and federal officials are finally working together again to restore order.
America is a land of laws, not lawlessness. And our states are not dumping grounds for foreign criminals. The Louisiana Lockup stands as a firm reminder: if you come here to harm our citizens, you will be found, you will be tried, and you will be locked up.
Governor Landry’s bold plan isn’t just about law enforcement—it’s about defending our liberty, our families, and our Constitution. Let this be a warning to those who think they can get away with breaking our laws: not in Louisiana. Not on our watch.
