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Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz for the 'most ruthless and violent' prisoners

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The former federal prison complex on Alcatraz Island is seen in 2005. The site has been operated by the National Parks Service for decades — but President Trump says he is ordering federal agencies to rebuild and expand a penitentiary site on the island in San Francisco Bay. (AFP via Getty Images)
The former federal prison complex on Alcatraz Island is seen in 2005. The site has been operated by the National Parks Service for decades — but President Trump says he is ordering federal agencies to rebuild and expand a penitentiary site on the island in San Francisco Bay. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on May 05, 2025.

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