Lawyer alleges that guards at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ violently assaulted migrant detainees.
Allegations of Abuse at Florida Immigration Detention Center According to lawyers representing two detainees, guards at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades severely assaulted an immigrant detainee, inflicting injuries on his head, shoulders, and wrists. Attorney Katherine Blankenship revealed in a court statement that earlier this month, guards singled out several […]
Is Alcatraz II a Smart Idea?
Could President Trump Turn Alcatraz into a Prison Again? That’s a thought-provoking notion. In his budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, President Trump suggested allocating $152 million to renovate and reopen Alcatraz as an operational prison. The intention, according to the budget, is to transform Alcatraz into a “modern, secure prison” that symbolizes justice. This […]
Government requests $152M to transform Alcatraz into a modern prison: report
Funding Proposal for Alcatraz Reopening The White House announced on Friday a request for $152 million aimed at reopening Alcatraz Island as a prison. This funding, part of the fiscal year 2027 budget proposed by the Trump administration, is meant to support the initial phases of revamping the long-closed facility into what is being termed […]
Trump aims to secure $152 million to restore and reopen Alcatraz following 60 years of shutdown.
Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz as a Federal Prison President Donald Trump has put forth a request for $152 million in the 2027 federal budget to revive Alcatraz Island as a federal prison, building on his announcement from last year about reopening the facility. This budget allocates funds to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to […]
Coyote puts on weight after adventurous swim to Alcatraz
Coyote Thrives on Alcatraz After Crossing Bay Since making a daring swim of over a mile across San Francisco Bay, a coyote now residing on Alcatraz Island has become “much fatter,” courtesy of the island’s abundance of birds. This unnamed coyote is reportedly living a “happy and healthy” life on the 22-acre island, feasting on […]
Coyote swims to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco
Coyote’s Daring Swim to Alcatraz Island A coyote made quite the splash on Alcatraz Island this past Sunday, leaving guests and staff in disbelief. How exactly did this adventurous creature manage such a feat? One tourist recorded remarkable footage of the coyote navigating the rocky waters of the former prison island. In the video, the […]
Crypto entrepreneur suggests building a 450-foot Prometheus statue on Alcatraz
A cryptocurrency investor based in Denver has revealed intentions to construct a monumental 450-foot bronze statue of the Greek god Prometheus on Alcatraz Island. If realized, this statue would overshadow even the Statue of Liberty in San Francisco Bay. The initiative is being led by Ross Calvin, the founder of the Bitcoin mining firm Perhelion, […]
Court: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can proceed with its immigration activities
Federal Court Ruling on Florida’s Wani Alcatraz Detention Center A federal appeals court has outlined the future operations of Florida’s immigration facility, known as Wani Alcatraz, while also allowing legal challenges regarding the state and the Trump administration to persist in the judicial system. Recently, a U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order that […]
Court permits “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center to restart operations
Appeals Court Freezes Order on Alligator Alcatraz Operations On Thursday, a federal appeals court put a hold on a lower court’s decision to indefinitely shut down the Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Detention Center located in Florida’s Everglades. The panel voted 2-1 to keep the judge’s ruling in place while they consider the appeal, allowing the facility […]
Alligator Alcatraz Remains Open After Appeals Court Intervenes
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a previous ruling regarding the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, allowing it to remain operational while legal matters continue. DeSantis stated that at the Alcatraz detention facility in Crocodile, “The mission continues,” following a decision from a lower […]