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President Trump Orders Alcatraz Reopened to House Violent Offenders

President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz Island as a high-security prison, aiming to detain violent repeat offenders and criminal illegal aliens.

American Hostage Freed After 903 Days—Trump Praised

Tony Holden, a 60-year-old American defense contractor, has been released after spending 903 days imprisoned in Kuwait. Holden, arrested in 2022 on fabricated drug charges, thanked President Donald Trump directly for helping secure his freedom in an emotional video shared with media following his release.

Former GOP Rep. Faces More Than 7 Years in Prison

Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

California Builds Resort for Inmates While Taxpayers Foot the $239M Bill

​California is advancing a $239 million taxpayer-funded initiative to transform San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation center, a move that has sparked controversy among some legal professionals.

Chinese National Targeted Historic Church Before Fiery Attack

A Chinese national convicted of setting fire to a historic church in Montgomery, Alabama, is now facing additional federal charges after allegedly escaping from prison late last year. Xiaoquin Yan, 31, had been serving a sentence for arson at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, when she reportedly fled the facility on December 10, 2024.

DOJ Cuts Maine Funding Over Male Inmate in Women’s Prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has revoked over $1 million in federal funding from Maine’s Department of Corrections after the state placed a violent male convict in a women’s prison due to his self-declared gender identity.

Grandmother Murdered by Prison Inmate During ‘Conjugal Visit’

A 62-year-old grandmother was found murdered during an overnight "conjugal visit" with her convicted murderer husband at a California prison, raising serious questions about the state's inmate visitation policies.

Ellen Pompeo Trump Felon Claim Sparks Controversy

ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo made a controversial claim on The View, suggesting that under President Donald Trump’s administration, “old, white men” are “the only ones who are allowed to be felons.” Her remarks came during a discussion about judgment and empathy in society.

New York Prisons Face Unrest Amid Staff Strikes and Inmate Uprisings

New York's correctional facilities are experiencing significant turmoil due to ongoing staff strikes and inmate uprisings. Inmates at Riverview Correctional Facility recently seized control of multiple dormitories, leading to a statewide suspension of prison visitations. This incident follows a similar takeover at Collins Correctional Facility, intensifying concerns about safety and operational stability within the state's prison system.

Pope Francis Open Borders Immigration Criticism

Pope Francis, known for his advocacy of open borders, criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling plans to deport individuals unlawfully in the United States “a disgrace.” The Pope’s remarks reflect his broader stance urging Western nations to welcome migrants, a position that has often clashed with conservative immigration policies.

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