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By: Puli
April 05, LNW (Colombo): US President Donald Trump has proposed allocating $152 million (£115 million) in the 2027 federal budget to bring the infamous Alcatraz Island back to life as a modern high-security prison.
The historic island, located near the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, once housed some of America’s most dangerous criminals before shutting down in 1963. Today, it operates as a popular tourist destination managed by the National Park Service.
According to the proposal, the requested funds would cover the initial phase of rebuilding Alcatraz into a state-of-the-art correctional facility. However, the plan has sparked skepticism among California politicians, who question both the long-term costs and the logistical challenges of operating a prison on the isolated island.
If approved, the project would mark a dramatic transformation for “The Rock,” shifting it from a historic landmark back into one of the nation’s most secure detention centers.