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A photo of Zohran Mamdani, a light-skinned man with black hair and beard in a dark blue suit, maroon necktie and a white dress shirt, standing at the podium at a news conference with dark silhouettes framing the picture in the foreground.
News February 23
Challenges Await Mamdani as Hopes Rise for Closure of Notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex
For New York City’s mayor, the hard part isn’t deciding whether or not to shut down Rikers, but figuring out how to do it safely and in a timely way.
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A photo shows a brick wall with barbed wire and a sign that reads, "Barry J. Nidorf Facility, 16350 Filbert Street."
Closing Argument February 21
‘Alarmed’: What Happens When Juvenile Detention Centers Don’t Have Enough Staff
From California to New York, juvenile detention systems struggle to protect the youth they house.
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An illustration shows a bearded man with medium skin tone, wearing a white T-shirt and blue pants, sitting in the shadow of prison bars from a window. He is looking at two people of differing skin color holding hands in front of him.
Life Inside February 20
In Prison, Optics Are Everything
Assumptions and rumors determine the social hierarchy and the wrong friendship can be dangerous.
By Joseph Wilson
A blue, black and white collage shows images of police officers, silhouettes, two hands handcuffed, a logo of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, a map, a brick wall and clippings of a court case.
Investigate This February 19
Missouri Journalists: Data for Investigating Police Misconduct
Use The Marshall Project’s database of more than 600 police misconduct cases in Missouri to power your reporting.
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A photo shows a silhouette of a person, wearing a Statue of Liberty crown, holding a transgender pride flag. The U.S. Supreme Court building is in the background.
News February 19
Federal Prisons Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Trans People
‘People will die,’ an advocate warns, as standard treatments for gender dysphoria are replaced with therapy and antidepressants after Trump’s order.
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Feature February 18
How Often Does Child Welfare Call Police in Your State for Positive Drug Tests at Birth?
The Marshall Project found 70,000+ allegations of pregnancy drug use referred to law enforcement, often based on unreliable drug tests.
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A photo shows a brown and tan warehouse, a road and a stop sign.
Closing Argument February 14
ICE Is Buying Warehouses. Communities Are Fighting Back.
The agency wants to warehouse immigration detainees. Local residents and officials are raising concerns.
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Two items are arranged on a white surface: a copy of a sonogram and a printout of positive drug test results.
Feature February 13
Having a Baby? 5 Tips to Avoid Problems From Flawed Drug Testing at the Hospital
Hospitals routinely use unreliable drug tests at childbirth, and many parents are reported to child welfare agencies and the police. Here’s what you can do.
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A person in a pink cardigan and green shirt stands in front of a large cashier's machine, while a long receipt spools out and surrounds the person.
News February 13
Iowa’s Top Court Ended Court Fees in Dismissed Cases. Politicians Want Them Back
The state can no longer saddle defendants with court fees when charges are dismissed. Prosecutors are backing legislation to restore them.
By Lauren Gill
The Marshall Project: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report | 2025
News and Awards February 12
The Marshall Project: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2025
Our ninth annual diversity report notes developments in 2025 and lays out goals for the year ahead.
By The Marshall Project
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