Alcatraz: tout sur la prison que veut rouvrir Donald Trump | 24 heures

Donald Trump's Proposal

The article discusses Donald Trump's proposal to reopen the Alcatraz prison, a former high-security federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, closed in 1963 due to high operational costs.

Alcatraz: History and Significance

Alcatraz initially served as a military fortress before becoming a prison, housing notorious criminals like Al Capone. Its history has inspired films like "The Escape from Alcatraz" and J.K. Rowling's Azkaban prison in the Harry Potter series. Currently, it's a popular tourist attraction.

• Served as a military fortress and later a high-security federal prison.
• Housed notorious criminals, including Al Capone.
• Site of a famous escape in 1962, inspiring a film and influencing J.K. Rowling's Azkaban prison.
• Currently a popular tourist destination and National Historic Landmark.

Reasons for Reopening

Trump's proposal, announced on Truth Social, cites a need to incarcerate violent criminals. The Bureau of Prisons, working with Justice Department, FBI, and Homeland Security, is tasked with the reopening project.

Feasibility Concerns

Experts doubt the practicality of reopening Alcatraz due to significant costs involved. The previous operational costs were three times higher than other federal facilities; rebuilding and restoring the prison would be extensive. Former BOP director Hugh Hurwitz stated that a complete demolition and rebuild would be necessary, questioning the project's feasibility.