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Trump's Alcatraz Plan: Reopening the Infamous Prison Trump's Alcatraz Plan: Reopening the Infamous Prison In a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump declared his intention to direct the Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous former federal penitentiary, to house "America's most ruthless and violent offenders." This controversial proposal has ignited a firestorm of debate, raising questions about feasibility, cost, and the very nature of justice. Trump's statement, posted on Truth Social, stated that the reopening would serve as a symbol of "Law, Order, and JUSTICE." He later clarified to reporters that the idea stemmed from his concerns about what he deemed "radicalized judges" delaying the deportation of undocumented immigrants. The History of Alcatraz Alcatraz, situated on a remote island in San Francisco Bay, operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963. Its history is st...