"Rep. Nancy Pelosi stated, 'Alcatraz is a historic museum that belongs to the public, and San Franciscans will not stand for Washington turning one of our most iconic landmarks into a prison.'"
"The Bureau of Prisons indicated it is 'moving forward, evaluating, and formulating the actions necessary' regarding the potential project, but has not provided new information."
President Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to convert Alcatraz Island into a working federal prison, reviving a controversial idea. The Bureau of Prisons has not provided updates on the project, which raises concerns about costs and the site's historical significance. Critics, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, oppose the proposal, labeling it a waste of taxpayer money and emphasizing Alcatraz's role as a public museum. The funding request is part of Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, with Congress holding the final decision on funding.
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