Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz to House Violent Offenders, Immigrant Detention Facilities; 600,000 Migrants Turned Away

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Updated May 9, 2025, 03:04 PM

President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to reopen and rebuild Alcatraz prison, located on an island in San Francisco Bay, to house the most dangerous criminals in the United States. Alcatraz, historically known as "The Rock," was once home to notorious inmates such as Al Capone and was considered escape-proof. The move has been met with criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who have dismissed the plan as a distraction and questioned its practicality. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also begun reopening shuttered immigrant detention facilities nationwide as part of its efforts to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security reported that since Trump took office, 600,000 migrants have been turned away in Mexico, with tougher border policies leading to emptied migrant shelters there. These actions reflect the administration's broader approach to immigration enforcement and criminal justice.

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The Trump administration has begun reopening immigrant detention facilities and shuttered prisons nationwide, the latest move in its effort to arrest, detain, and then deport illegal immigrants in the United States. DETAILS: https://t.co/m245smpvEC https://t.co/7MQUzU4pV4