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A photo collage shows four photos, clockwise, from left: A Hinds County jail cell; the exterior of the jail with barbed wire fencing visible; a gavel; and the words “Hinds County Courthouse” carved into the exterior of a building. There are olive green and dark forest green rectangular accents in the image, which is on a beige background.
Jackson October 28
‘It’s as if He Doesn’t Exist’: In Mississippi, People Jailed Months Without Formal Charges
In the capital city, hundreds of defendants wait in jail for an indictment, sometimes as long as a year or more.
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A collage shows, clockwise from top left: a photo of a sign that reads “Village of Bratenahl”; a photo of a truck driving down a tree-lined street; a photo showing the arms of a Black man driving a vehicle; a photo of Bratenahl prosecutor Tom Hanculak, an older White man with glasses; and a photo of a police officer standing at the counter at Mayor’s Court in Bratenahl, Ohio, beside Mayor Keith A. Benjamin’s nameplate. Traffic stop data is overlaid on the photos.
Cleveland October 28
Years After Scrutiny, Black Drivers Still Dominate Bratenahl Traffic Stops
Bratenahl compiles nearly four years of traffic stop data after Marshall Project - Cleveland reports. Black drivers are cited at higher rates.
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A black-and-white illustration shows the backs of people in a crowd. They face a group of faded gray and white silhouettes in front of a wall with windows.
Feature October 27
A Tale of Two Cases: How ICE Operates in the Shadows
They were arrested the same month. One man faced criminal charges, and had rights and protections. The other entered a secretive immigration system.
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Inside Story October 27
When ICE Makes People Disappear
In criminal court, families can track arrests. In ICE detention, thousands are moved across state lines within 24 hours, leaving families in the dark.
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A photo shows a headshot of a man with smiling White man and a beard standing outdoors.
News and Awards October 26
Jonah Newman Joins The Marshall Project as Senior Editor for Local Investigations
Newman’s experience leading local criminal justice coverage and community engagement bolsters The Marshall Project’s investigative mission.
By The Marshall Project
A photo shows a man in a wheelchair, out on a prison yard at dawn, with his arm curved as if to throw a basketball. There is a ballet-like feel to the gesture. There are a few other wheelchair basketball players on the court and one man standing with a basketball in his hand.
The Frame October 26
In Prison, Wheelchair Basketball Offers a Chance at Reinvention
At California Medical Facility, playing a sport helps men practice new ways of thinking and form bonds that remain outside of prison walls.
Photographs and Reporting by Brian L Frank for Catchlight and The Marshall Project
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A photo shows people voting in voting booths with the American flag printed on them. The camera used a long exposure so the people look blurred from their movement.
Closing Argument October 24
Key Local and State Criminal Justice Elections to Follow in the Midterms
Congressional elections draw top attention, but down-ballot candidates and measures shape criminal justice and law enforcement for most people.
By Daniel Nichanian
A light-skinned Black man with a beard stands in front of a building, looking to the right. He is wearing a navy-blue cardigan sweater.
Life Inside October 23
I Served My Time, but a Recent Rule Automatically Bans Me From the U.K.
A U.S. passport used to be enough to visit the U.K. Now you need an authorization that bars most formerly incarcerated Americans, regardless of their growth.
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A collage shows images of a jail door, a parking garage with signs that read “No More Jail Deaths,” clippings of legal documents, windows of a jail, two people holding a casket and a Black woman crying.
St. Louis October 21
‘It’s Just So Dangerous’: Why People Keep Dying at the St. Louis City Jail
A Marshall Project/St. Louis Public Radio analysis shows the top causes of death at the jail are untreated medical conditions, drug use or suicide.
By , The Marshall Project, and Lacretia Wimbley, St. Louis Public Radio
A photo illustration includes a close-up image of a person’s handcuffed hands behind their back. Below is the full image of the person, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black vest, being walked to a car by three federal officers, wearing uniforms, vests, and helmets. Paper excerpts of a lawsuit filing states that “Plaintiff THE MARSHALL PROJECT brings this suit to force Defendants IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, and U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY to conduct a reasonable search, issue a determination, and produce records showing the identities and current detention locations of individuals currently detained by Defendants.” Another image shows a close-up of barbed wire outside of a detention center.
News October 20
ICE Detains People in Secret. The Marshall Project Is Suing to Make It Public.
Nationwide, police must disclose the names and locations of people they detain. Our lawsuit argues ICE must do the same.
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