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California lawmakers aren’t taking Trump’s Alcatraz ambition seriously: ‘It’s a stupid idea’
Democrats and Republicans alike scoff at the idea of reopening the island prison that has served as a tourist attraction for ...
Alcatraz 2.0: Fmr. FBI agent floats 'perfect' new prison site that would scare even most hardened criminals
A former FBI agent floated an alternative location for President Donald Trump's revamped Alcatraz prison, which he thinks ...
When was Alcatraz built? Why was Alcatraz closed six decades ago?
President Donald Trump has announced he wants to reopen California's notorious and historic prison off the coast of San ...
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Word of the Week: Before the Birdman of Alcatraz, the island was known for its birds
The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to ...
Trump orders feds to reopen Alcatraz to house 'America’s most ruthless and violent' criminals
President Trump directed his administration to reopen the notorious Alcatraz prison in San Francisco, to house America's most ...
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Trump Plans To Reopen Alcatraz; Decision Garners Mixed Reactions
With Donald Trump announcing that he would like to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison, reactions across the board were ...
Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback
A visitor looks at the warden's house at Alcatraz Island on Monday, May 5, 2025, in San Francisco. BYD Sime Motors responds ...