The Trump administration is moving forward with controversial plans to reopen Alcatraz Island as a federal prison, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touring the site.
The proposal, which could cost up to $2 billion, aims to house the nation's most dangerous criminals and possibly detained immigrants. Critics, including top Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom, have slammed the idea as impractical, costly, and politically motivated, citing the island's deteriorated infrastructure and historical significance. Experts warn that restoring Alcatraz would be a logistical nightmare, requiring massive repairs and upgrades to basic utilities.
The plan faces strong opposition from local leaders, Indigenous advocates, and national park supporters, who argue it would erase important history and waste taxpayer money.
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