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‘It’s Just So Dangerous’: Why People Keep Dying at the St. Louis City Jail
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ICE Detains People in Secret. The Marshall Project Is Suing to Make It Public.
Closing Argument
‘Willie Horton’ Is Back. Criminal Justice Reform Never Left.

The Marshall Project

A photo shows a White man in a police uniform speaking into a microphone at a podium. There are White men in suits on either side of him. On the right side of the photo, a poster board displays bar graphs related to crime data.
Investigate This October 16
Journalists: How to Responsibly Report on Local Crime Data
While crime reporting can sensationalize public safety concerns, thoughtful stories can illuminate societal harms and hold institutions accountable.
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A photo shows a person holding a phone in their left hand. The phone screen displays a circular logo that says “Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations.” There are neon green lights in the background of the photo.
Investigate This October 16
Journalists and Researchers: How FBI Crime Data Can Bolster Your Work
Explore the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), a valuable resource for unpacking crime trends across the U.S.
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A photo shows the silhouette of a 911 operator sitting at a desk under dim lighting. The operator is wearing a headset and looking at four computer screens and one laptop screen.
Q&A October 16
The Fatal Flaw of 911
A new book argues that as long as 911 defaults to police, people in mental health crises will be at risk for violent confrontations.
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A collage shows images of waves, a woman's chest, a person wearing sterile gloves while holding a syringe, a stethoscope, pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness. A microscopic image of breast cancer cells is shown on the right of the collage.
Life Inside October 16
In Prison, Pink Ribbons Are Rare
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but comprehensive breast cancer care is sorely lacking in Texas prisons.
By Kwaneta Harris
A still image from a body camera shows Jennifer Wade’s cell with three corrections officers standing outside and two standing inside. Her body is not visible.
Cleveland October 15
After Series of Deaths, Cuyahoga County Jail Struggles To Implement New CPR Policy
Jail officials updated an employee handbook in January to require CPR in medical emergencies, but they haven’t informed most corrections officers yet.
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A photo collage shows the brand logos of The Marshall Project and El País - US in white lettering, over imagery of a barbed wire fence and some clouds. The collage is in tones of red, blue, and gray.
News and Awards October 14
The Marshall Project and El País Join Forces to Expand Coverage of Criminal Justice and Immigration Systems
The leading Spanish-language news outlet will collaborate with and copublish in Spanish the work of the prestigious investigative organization, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes.
By The Marshall Project
An illustration of a pregnant Latina woman looking down toward her womb. She is surrounded by textures of scratches, pills, pink meat and dirt.
Feature October 14
Raw Chicken, Malnutrition and Fear: The ‘Nightmare’ of Being Pregnant in an ICE Detention Camp
For six months of her pregnancy, Maria was held in an immigrant camp in Texas, where conditions made it impossible for her to care for herself or her baby.
By Kaley Johnson
A photo shows a person walking with their ballot. In the background, there are two voting signs. One sign reads, "Vote Here/Aqui, Maricopa County Elections Dept." The second sign provides photo ID details in English and Spanish.
Closing Argument October 10
For Unhoused People, ID Laws Go Beyond Voting. Without Documents, ‘You Can’t Do Anything.’
From Arizona to Tennessee, rules aimed at cracking down on non-citizens are hampering unhoused people’s ability to access crucial services.
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A video screenshot shows a dark-skinned man, wearing a white tank top and black pants, tilting his head as he sits on the floor. Two individuals standing next to him bend down to check on his condition. One person on the side is on the phone. Another person is exiting their car. A police officer stands in the foreground.
Analysis October 9
‘Normalize Bad Tactics’: ICE Keeps Shooting at People in Cars
The shooting of Oscar Belgal in New York City adds to the tally of similar incidents since Trump began his second term.
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A photo of a quilt shows, at center, two arms with raised fists in handcuffs reaching out from behind prison bars. There is a phoenix rising from the center of the handcuffs, where there is a starburst. Multi-colored pieces surround the center, and the edges of the quilt are lined with a pattern of musical notes on a staff.
Life Inside October 9
Despite the Machismo of Prison, These Men Collaborated on a Quilt
A quilting workshop united men at Vermont’s Southern State Correctional Facility. The result? A museum-quality piece of art.
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