President Trump directed federal officials to open Alcatraz for detainees. It's not the first time the topic has cropped up.

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

The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time ...

"It's a symbol of law and order," Trump said in response to a question ... Sign up for USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter. At the moment, Alcatraz is a very popular national historic destination ...

For those who've seen any of the dozens of movies featuring Alcatraz over the years ... "It's a symbol of law and order," Trump said in response to a question from Reuters' reporter on the ...