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Florida Immigration Detention Center Remains Open Pending Appeal

A Florida appeals court ruled that a controversial immigration detention center, nicknamed the "Alligator Alcatraz", can remain open while an appeal against its closure is considered, despite a lower court's order to shut it down.

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Trump Administration Plans Alcatraz Prison Reopening

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island Thursday to assess its reopening as a federal prison per President Trump's order, despite $60 million in annual tourism revenue and opposition from San Francisco officials.

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Federal Officials Assess Alcatraz for Potential Reopening

Following Donald Trump's announcement of plans to reopen the infamous Alcatraz Island prison, federal prison officials visited the island last week for a structural assessment, despite skepticism from local officials and concerns about the high costs and logistical challenges involved.

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Last Alcatraz Inmate Casts Doubt on Trump's Reopening Plan

Charlie Hopkins, possibly Alcatraz's last living inmate, recounts his three years in the prison, including an escape attempt and solitary confinement, contrasting his experience with President Trump's proposal to reopen the dilapidated facility, which experts deem unrealistic due to immense repair c...

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Trump Orders Alcatraz Reopening, FBI Agent Suggests San Clemente Island Alternative

President Trump ordered federal agencies to create plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz as a prison for the country's most violent criminals; however, a former FBI agent suggested San Clemente Island as a better alternative due to its isolation.

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Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the reopening and expansion of Alcatraz prison to house America's most dangerous criminals, citing it as a symbol of law and order, despite its previous closure in 1963 due to high operating costs.

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Trump's Alcatraz Prison Plan Sparks Indigenous Outrage

Donald Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz as a detention center for immigrants and violent offenders has sparked outrage among Indigenous communities, who view it as an affront to the island's history as a site of Native American resistance, and a costly, insensitive move.

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Pelosi Condemns Plan to Reopen Alcatraz as Prison

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the Trump administration's plan to reopen Alcatraz as a prison its "stupidest initiative yet," while San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes the plan, prioritizing funds for city improvements; Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum toured t...

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Last Alcatraz Inmate Recalls Harsh Conditions Amidst Trump's Reopening Proposal

Charlie Hopkins, possibly the last surviving Alcatraz inmate, recounts his three years at the infamous prison, highlighting the isolation, lack of amenities, and his involvement in a failed escape attempt, while President Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz faces significant financial and logistical...

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Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison

President Trump's recent order to reopen the infamous Alcatraz Island prison, which closed in 1963 due to high operational costs and was later converted into a popular tourist attraction, has sparked widespread debate regarding its feasibility, cost, and symbolism.

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Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz as Federal Prison

President Trump proposed reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison, despite its impracticality and potential human rights concerns, to project an image of strength and deter crime, a move criticized by House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and others.

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Trump Announces Judicial Nominees, Considers Miller for National Security Advisor

President Trump announced judicial nominations prioritizing judges who would not grant trials to illegal immigrants, citing millions of cases; he also said he's considering Stephen Miller for National Security Advisor, and he's imposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies and reopening Alcatraz pri...

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