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Alcatraz, Federal Bureau of Prisons and Trump

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 7h

Why San Francisco Hates the Idea of Turning Alcatraz Back Into a Prison

To some in this city, turning Alcatraz back into a prison would be a crime. “The Rock” closed 62 years ago, and San Francisco has channeled the public’s macabre fascination with life inside the notorious prison to turn it into one of the city’s top tourist attractions.

NBC News on MSN · 14h

Trump's call to reopen Alcatraz as a prison could be stymied by roadblocks

The island that once housed some of the country's most notorious names has been a popular tourist draw for decades. Rebuilding a prison there would be costly, experts say.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. What to know about the famed prison and escape attempts

Trump announces plans to revive Alcatraz as a federal prison. Explore the infamous facility's history of escape attempts and its transformation from fortress to prison.

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A history of Alcatraz, its famed prison inmates and an island's uncertain future

One of the most notorious inmates is known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," popularized by a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster ...

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Trump's Alcatraz prison restoration plan gets cold reception from tourists

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to turn Alcatraz back into a federal prison was summarily rejected on Monday by some ...

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Serving time at Alcatraz: What notorious criminals were housed on the island prison?

Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the high-security prison.

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