Does prison really work? Once known for holding America’s most notorious gangsters and criminals, nobody ever expected that Alcatraz might become a prison once again — until now.
I’ll bring back Alcatraz, says Trump
Isolation: Alcatraz prison was closed because it was nearly three times more expensive to operate than any other federal penitentiary, largely because of its island location.
Glossary
Al Capone - An Italian-American gangster of the early 20th Century who became famous during the Prohibition era.
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Think tank - A research organisation focusing on a certain topic, such as climate policy or education. They often produce information used by businesses, governments and big organisations.
Democrats - Members of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party. Joe Biden and Barack Obama are both Democrats.
Rehabilitate - Restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
Non-profit - Tax-exempt organisations that provide a social benefit.
Punitive - Intended as punishment.