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@ Samuel Gabriel
2025-05-05 01:50:52
Trump Orders Rebuilding and Reopening of Alcatraz to House Nation’s Most Violent Offenders
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President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz Island as a high-security federal prison to detain what he describes as America’s “most ruthless and violent offenders.” The directive, issued through a statement on social media, calls for collaboration between the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Citing concerns about rising crime and repeat offenders, Trump framed the move as part of a broader push to restore public safety and order. “We did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm,” the president said, referring to what he described as a more serious national approach to crime in earlier decades.
The plan includes a substantial enlargement and modernization of the original Alcatraz facility, which operated from 1934 to 1963 and became one of the most iconic prisons in American history. The president stated that the updated prison would serve as a secure location to isolate individuals convicted of violent and repeat offenses, including those who have entered the country illegally and committed crimes.
“We will no longer be held hostage to criminals, thugs, and judges that are afraid to do their job,” Trump said. He emphasized that reopening Alcatraz would serve not only as a functional detention facility but also as a symbol of law, order, and justice.
While details regarding funding, timeline, and legal logistics have not yet been released, the proposal is expected to generate both support and criticism. Supporters may view the plan as a firm step toward reducing violent crime, while opponents may raise concerns about civil liberties, prison reform, and the symbolism of reactivating a notorious facility.
Alcatraz, located on an island in San Francisco Bay, previously housed some of the most high-profile criminals of the 20th century and was known for its isolated and secure design. Its reopening would mark a significant shift in federal incarceration policy.