Plans to use Indiana’s “Speedway Slammer,” Louisiana’s Angola and other state prisons to house ICE detainees raise ...

Angola Prison could soon be part of the Trump administration's massive immigration enforcement system. Why it matters: The move would enlarge Louisiana's already massive role in federal immigration ...

The order would help the prison reopen notorious 'Camp J,' once one of the most restrictive segments of Angola.

Parish President Kenny Havard said he's glad interest in the facility has spurred the state government to begin repairs at ...

A four-mile-ride in the passenger seat of a van led Travis Orso to his freedom. The last time he rode in the van it was in ...

The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.

Once known as the bloodiest prison in the country, Angola is a maximum security facility with a dark history—and a popular ...

Georgia’s Folkston detention center will be one of the nation’s largest deportation centers. But a local economy boost could ...

Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state emergency to address what he said is lack of capacity to house violent offenders at Louisiana State Penitentiary. His proclamation allows state officials to ...

As far as prison reputations go, it doesn't get much worse than Angola, which is nicknamed the Alcatraz of the South. Kinsel's family acknowledges the move may be a good thing.

Gov. Jeff Landry declares emergency for Angola prison unit in need of repairs by: Allison Bruhl Posted: Aug 1, 2025 / 05:12 PM CDT Updated: Aug 4, 2025 / 06:49 AM CDT ...