The Trump administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to reopen Alcatraz Island as a federal prison, more than 60 years after its closure.
Top officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, have toured the site to assess its viability, despite widespread criticism from California leaders, national park advocates, and Indigenous groups. The proposed project could cost up to $2 billion and faces logistical challenges, including deteriorated infrastructure and environmental concerns. Critics, including Nancy Pelosi and Governor Gavin Newsom, have mocked the plan as wasteful and politically motivated, warning it would erase important historical and cultural narratives.
The move has ignited a heated debate over the future of the iconic site and the priorities of the federal government.
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