President Trump has ordered the reopening of the federal prison facility on Alcatraz Island, according to reports published Sunday. The directive includes a plan to expand the historic site.
The order calls for a substantially enlarged and rebuilt version of the prison to serve as a high-security facility. It aims to house repeat violent criminals and individuals who entered the country illegally.
Trump announced the measure, stating he directed the Bureau of Prisons in coordination with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security to implement the plan. He described the targets as “America’s most ruthless and violent offenders.”
The move, announced via social media, is intended to address persistent issues with criminal activity. Trump stated that the reopening will serve as a symbol of law, order, and justice.
Alcatraz, located in San Francisco Bay, California, operated as a federal prison from 1934 until its closure in 1963. It became known for housing prominent criminals during its operational years.
The General Services Administration previously cited high operational costs and structural decay from salt spray exposure as primary reasons for the facility's closure decades ago. Officials at the time determined maintaining the island prison was not cost-effective compared to newer institutions.
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Trump wrote, “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat criminal offenders. No longer will we tolerate these serial offenders who spread filth, bloodshed, and mayhem on our streets.”
