The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the tragic aftermath of a flood that has claimed ...

At its peak, the facility was nearly three times more expensive to operate than other federal prisons, largely due to its ...

Explore the implications of reopening Alcatraz and the systemic targets of Black communities in America's justice system.

Trump’s plan marks a stark shift in correctional policy, as Alcatraz has long been considered a relic of the past. The prison gained notoriety in the 20th century as a maximum-security institution ...

Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months. More than 4,000 staff vacancies. A $3 billion repair backlog. And now, a ...

“The publicity of Alcatraz Island is what [Trump] wants: a bastion where inmates are treated inhumanely because they deserve it,” says Ward. It’s a “monument to punishment and brutality.” Given the ...

Others questioned spending billions on a high-security prison while existing facilities are being closed due to similar ...

President Trump’s idea to reopen Alcatraz as a functioning prison is a reflection of his political instincts and personal ...

President Trump announced plans to reopen the infamous Alcatraz maximum security prison. Why was it closed in the first place ...

President Donald Trump said Monday he wants to reopen Alcatraz - the notorious former prison on an island off of San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years - because it’s a powerful ...

President Donald Trump wants to convert Alcatraz back into a federal prison to house America's most dangerous criminals. Once ...