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When New Jersey Switches Prison Tablet Companies, I’ll Lose 10 Years of Family Memories - 2025-05-09T06:00:00-04:00
Writer Shakeil Price uses his JPay tablet as a hard drive for his photos and videos. He’ll soon have to mail it home or have it destroyed.

The Marshall Project Announces $1M Challenge Grant From Board Chair Liz Simons to Support Criminal Justice Journalism - 2025-05-07T06:00:00-04:00
The need for trusted, fact-based reporting has never been more urgent.

The Marshall Project Is a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing - 2025-05-05T16:30:00-04:00
Joe Sexton’s sweeping narrative ‘The Hardest Case for Mercy’ explored the efforts to spare the life of the Parkland school shooter.

There’s a Lot to Learn About Crime. Trump’s Orders Are Making It Harder to Get Answers. - 2025-05-03T12:00:00-04:00
The administration so far has cut funds for tracking bad cops, shootings and violent extremism, cancelled crime prevention grants, and more.

The Marshall Project Wins National Health Care Journalism Award for Excellence in Audio Reporting - 2025-05-02T15:00:00-04:00
The reporting exposed the impact of widespread drug testing on pregnant people.

When Prison Nurses Must Choose Between Loyalty to Abusive Guards and Devotion to Patients - 2025-05-01T06:00:00-04:00
In dozens of cases, medical personnel in New York prisons were accused of covering up beatings — some under pressure — and rarely faced punishment.

The Marshall Project Wins Two National Headliner Awards for Excellence in Journalism - 2025-04-30T16:30:00-04:00
The honor is for outstanding work in investigative and digital journalism.

In Some New York Prisons, Infirmaries Are Dens of Hidden Violence - 2025-04-30T06:00:00-04:00
After guards beat Robert Brooks to death in December, The Marshall Project found dozens more allegations of abuse in medical rooms lacking cameras.

Trump’s New Order on Policing Seems Sweeping. But What Will It Really Change? - 2025-04-29T19:45:00-04:00
The president’s directive may please some law enforcement officials, but some experts say certain provisions are redundant and ignore how police agencies really work.

Trump’s Anti-DEI Push Raises Concerns Among Black Officers in Local Police Departments - 2025-04-28T06:00:55-04:00
DEI professionals and officers of color fear that a Trump-led backlash will erase the diversity gains made after the George Floyd protests.

Not In Our Backyard: Some Pro-Trump Towns Push Against Detention Centers - 2025-04-26T12:00:00-04:00
Opposition to an immigration detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, illustrates a tension playing out across the country.

The Marshall Project Named Finalist for 2025 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting - 2025-04-25T06:00:00-04:00
The reporting exposed the impact of widespread drug testing on pregnant people.

Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know. - 2025-04-22T12:54:00-04:00
The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.

St. Louis Jail Is a ‘Potential Powder Keg’ - 2025-04-21T06:00:00-04:00
A facility built for progress reflects ‘decades of neglect’ and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.

Fish Tanks, Plants and Podcast Studios — Some States Try a New Approach to Incarceration - 2025-04-19T12:00:00-04:00
America’s experiment with Scandinavian-inspired prison units is growing — and being tested.

The Marshall Project’s Inside Story Season 2 Nominated for 2025 Peabody Award - 2025-04-18T15:06:00-04:00
The award-winning video series takes viewers into the lives and experiences of people impacted by the criminal justice system.

How I Became an Opera Composer in a Maximum Security Prison - 2025-04-18T06:00:03-04:00
I learned music theory through workshops at New York’s Sing Sing prison. I earned my stripes by singing for boisterous crowds of incarcerated critics.

All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time - 2025-04-17T06:00:00-04:00
Intended to curb prison violence with promises of early release, the law is turning out as unbalanced as critics feared, with sentences extended at every turn.

The Bipartisan Push to Rethink Long Sentences for Abuse Survivors - 2025-04-12T12:00:00-04:00
A Georgia bill offers a model for other states looking to protect people who are accused or convicted of crimes stemming from their abuse.

Who Is Billy Marshall? What to Know About Trump’s New Bureau of Prisons Director - 2025-04-12T06:00:00-04:00
West Virginia’s top corrections official led a troubled state agency, and will now head a federal bureaucracy plagued with problems of its own.

Did Your Family Member Die in Prison or Jail? What Happened Next? - 2025-04-10T16:15:48-04:00
Your insights help inform The Marshall Project’s reporting on what families go through when someone dies in custody.

How Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Keeps People in Prison Longer - 2025-04-10T06:00:50-04:00
It came as a response by lawmakers to a horrific crime. Now, thousands of people imprisoned since 2019 risk more time behind bars for breaking rules.

Search Mississippi Criminal Justice Bills as They Move Through the Legislature - 2025-04-08T10:28:00-04:00
Use our interactive bill tracker to stay informed on changes to courts, policing, prisons and more.

Trump Is Targeting International Students Over Pro-Palestinian Protests. But Is It Legal? - 2025-04-05T12:00:00-04:00
After the administration revoked 300 students’ visas, the courts will have to decide if the Constitution protects the free speech of noncitizens.

I Changed My Violent Prison Life in the Most Random Way: I Quit Drinking Soda - 2025-04-04T06:00:00-04:00
This simple act of self-denial forced me to admit that a major source of my life’s problems was my lack of self-discipline.

Sandra Hemme’s 43-Year Fight for Innocence Reflects Pitfalls in Missouri’s Justice System - 2025-04-03T05:50:00-04:00
Even after a judge declared her innocent and ordered her freed, the Missouri attorney general tried to send her back.

Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During Childbirth - 2025-04-02T06:00:00-04:00
Hospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result.

These States Have Investigated Miscarriages and Stillbirths as Crimes - 2025-04-02T06:00:00-04:00
A recent arrest in Georgia highlights the criminal suspicion that surrounds pregnancy loss in several states, experts say.

Trump’s Union Order Endangers Federal Prison Officers, Labor Leaders Say - 2025-03-31T17:20:00-04:00
Supporters of the union, which represents 30,000 prison employees, fear the move will worsen an ongoing staffing crisis.

How States Are Undoing Criminal Justice Reforms - 2025-03-29T12:00:00-04:00
Louisiana, New York and other states are rolling back reforms — and efforts to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole are smaller in scope.

Anatomy of a Prison Death - 2025-03-28T06:00:00-04:00
It’s stressful when anyone dies on your wing, especially when no one ever tells you what happened.

Judge Celebrezze Now Admits to Allegations of Case Steering in Lucrative Divorce Cases - 2025-03-27T18:00:01-04:00
Cuyahoga County judge’s shift puts her seat in jeopardy as a disciplinary hearing and FBI investigation loom, following Marshall Project reporting.

A Court May Soon Control the Hinds County Jail. Here’s What May Happen Next. - 2025-03-26T06:00:00-04:00
When death and violence plagued the jail, the federal courts stepped in. We talked with an expert about what to expect from a receivership.

Trump vs. The Courts: Presidential Attacks Open New Front in Long Battle - 2025-03-22T12:00:00-04:00
Both parties have tried to undermine the courts at times in the past. But Trump’s attacks are in some ways unprecedented.

Mississippi’s No-Knock Raids Have Led to Death and Injury. Dozens of Warrants Lacked Clear Justification. - 2025-03-20T06:00:00-04:00
Some local courts have backed off approving no-knocks, but there are still no statewide limits on these dangerous types of raids.

The Marshall Project Wins NPPA Award for ‘Inside Story’ Investigations - 2025-03-17T11:02:00-04:00
“Inside Story” is an innovative video series that brings critical accountability and investigative journalism to prisons, jails and beyond.

How Trump’s Targeting of Immigrants With Legal Status Departs From the Norm - 2025-03-15T12:00:00-04:00
Mahmoud Khalil is just one of many people with legal or protected status detained and facing deportation.

Trump Is Backing Away From Police Reform. Here’s What That Means for 12 Places. - 2025-03-12T06:00:00-04:00
The administration appears set to end federal oversight of police, including agencies that have committed systemic civil rights violations.

Strength Behind Bars - 2025-03-11T06:00:00-04:00
News Inside Issue 19 honors women navigating the correctional system.

At My Texas Prison, Solitary Confinement All But Guarantees Sexual Exploitation by Guards - 2025-03-10T06:00:00-04:00
Prison journalist Kwaneta Harris on “the hole” at Lane Murray Unit: “It is not uncommon for guards to withhold food unless we take our shirts off.”

The Big Business of Bad Prison Food - 2025-03-08T12:00:00-05:00
A market analysis said the food service industry in U.S. prisons and jails is worth billions — and is forecasted to grow.

She’s Waited Decades for David Wood’s Execution. Now, Evidence Casts Doubt on His Guilt. - 2025-03-07T06:00:08-05:00
The case of a victim’s mother and one of the longest-serving death row prisoners shows how capital appeals can seem both endless and rushed.

How to Investigate Prison Staffing Trends in Your State - 2025-03-05T13:20:00-05:00
Our toolkit helps you report on how the widespread, long-term trend of declining prison staff affects both safety behind bars and state budgets.

Sheriff: Bodycam Footage From Cuyahoga County Deputies Will Now Come Out Within 7 Days - 2025-03-04T06:00:00-05:00
Policy shift follows a Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 Cleveland investigation into the October shooting of a teen by a deputy.

Law And Disorder: Police Oversight and Training Confront A Changing landscape - 2025-03-01T12:00:00-05:00
The future of police accountability remains uncertain as misconduct persists and focus shifts from reforms.

‘Sing Sing’ Actor Jon-Adrian ‘JJ’ Velazquez Reflects on the Power of Prison Theater - 2025-02-28T06:00:02-05:00
JJ Velazquez served nearly 24 years for a murder he didn’t commit. A unique prison arts program transformed him into an actor and activist.

‘Fear for Their Lives’: Trans Women Federal Prisoners Told They Will Be Housed With Men - 2025-02-25T16:10:00-05:00
After a minor change in a judge’s order, the Trump administration arranged to move over a dozen transgender women to men’s facilities.

Carroll Bogert Steps Down as President of The Marshall Project - 2025-02-25T06:00:00-05:00
Under her tenure, the organization saw robust growth, developed news products for incarcerated audiences, and expanded into three cities.

He Refused to Become a Jailhouse Snitch. Can He Stop David Wood’s Execution? - 2025-02-25T06:00:00-05:00
Texas plans to execute Wood in March. George Hall claims police wanted him to say that Wood confessed six Texas murders to him in prison.

How a Guards’ Strike Plunged New York Prisons Into Turmoil and Why the Timing Is Curious - 2025-02-22T12:00:00-05:00
Correctional officers complain of unsafe conditions, but critics say the protests were meant to deflect attention from ‘a moment of reckoning.’