Reopening Alcatraz as a Federal Maximum Security Prison
President Trump is ordering federal agencies to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, the notorious maximum security prison that closed over 60 years ago. The historic former U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz, also known as 'The Rock,' once housed infamous criminals such as Al Capone. Trump wants to restore Alcatraz to its original dual purpose of housing dangerous and violent offenders.