(NewsNation) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use a section of the Louisiana State Penitentiary as the latest detention center touted by the Trump administration to house “the worst of the worst," according to Homeland Security officials.

State and federal officials are set to announce a portion of the prison, located in Angola, Louisiana, will be dubbed “Camp 57” as ICE continues to expand the number of detention beds at its disposal for immigrants facing deportation.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is joining Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry at a news conference Wednesday announcing the opening of the detention space, previously said she was in conversations with five Republican governors about expansion plans.

Officials said Wednesday that the '57' in 'Camp 57' honor

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