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Analysis March 3
It’s Dangerous to Feel This Desperate: How to Ease the Chaos in New York’s Prisons
When the governor doesn’t commute sentences, and the legislature won’t act, the carrot-and-stick system of rehabilitation disintegrates.
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News March 2
The Harrowing Journey Home for Families Leaving Immigration Detention
Parents and children from a detention center in Texas found themselves dropped at a border town shelter with few means to leave.
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A bail bonds office with a blue-and-white sign is lit up at night. A ramp leads up to the door.
Closing Argument February 28
As Texas Restricts Cashless Bail, More People Will Be Jailed for Months Based on an Accusation
Despite evidence that cashless bail doesn’t increase crime, several states are moving to restrict it.
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Life Inside February 27
The Documentary ‘Exodus’ Paints a Nuanced Picture of Life After Lockup
Shot over two years, the Critics’ Choice-nominated film values quiet moments. “We’re trying to refuse a spectacle,” says director Nimco Sheikhaden.
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A photo collage shows parts of a photo of the current U.S. Supreme Court justices overlaid on a photo of the Mississippi Supreme Court. There are also excerpts of a photo of a protest with people holding signs saying "NAACP Demands Action" and "Quality Justice for all in Mississippi." The background of the illustration is pale mustard color and the photo collage is in tones of black, white, maroon and pink.
Jackson February 26
Mississippi’s Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling That Could Gut Supreme Court Clout
Black Mississippians won a Voting Rights Act case that challenges how the state elects supreme court justices. But that victory may be in jeopardy.
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A photo shows a watchtower at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Nearby is a shorter building that has the words "Central Mississippi Correctional Facility" painted on it in blue letters. Behind the watchtower is some fencing and a reddish-orange building.
Jackson February 24
Beating by Guards, Not a Heart Attack, Killed Man in Mississippi Prison, Report Shows
FBI is now investigating after a report showed that Mississippi guards beat an incarcerated person to death.
By Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today, and , The Marshall Project
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
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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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