Coronavirus
May 27
A county trying to reopen its economy wrestles with a virus outbreak in prison.
News and Awards
May 26
Films offering new perspectives on criminal justice in the United States to be made through a new initiative from The Sundance Institute and The Marshall Project
Coronavirus
May 26
For many people leaving prison during the pandemic, closed DMVs mean closed doors.
Coronavirus
May 22
The Marshall Project is collecting data on COVID-19 infections in state and federal prisons. See how the virus has affected correctional facilities where you live.
Life Inside
May 21
My mom was by my side the first time I went away. The second time was just too much.
Coronavirus
May 21
Just a small fraction of federal prisoners have been sent home. Many others lack legal help and connections to make their case.
Commentary
May 21
Ahmaud Arbery and the Local Legacy of Lynching
How the white vigilante killing of the unarmed, black jogger in Brunswick, Georgia, is both an echo of past violence and a modern call to action.
Coronavirus
May 18
Opposition to stay-at-home orders is the latest example of a history of powerful sheriffs, which stretches back to the end of slavery and the settling of the frontier.
Coronavirus
May 15
A new lawsuit says crowded meals and dorms increase coronavirus risk.
Coronavirus
May 15
While their mental health deteriorates, some are stuck in jail as hospitals are decreasing admissions to prevent the spread of infections.