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Trump wants $152M to transform Alcatraz from beloved tourist attraction to feared federal prison
- Trump requests $152 million in the 2027 budget to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison.
- Feasibility studies began in 2025 to assess modern corrections infrastructure on Alcatraz.
- California politicians criticized the plan as wasteful and harmful to tourism.
- Alcatraz, known as 'The Rock,' was a federal prison until 1963 and now draws tourists.
- The plan envisions Alcatraz as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison facility'.
- The budget proposal includes broader allocations for federal law enforcement and other projects.
- Local leaders voiced mixed reactions, with some commenting on costs and symbolism.
- Alcatraz's status as a major revenue source and tourist landmark is noted in the report.
- The timeline includes 2025 assessments, with a 2027 budget horizon for initial costs.
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