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What are records? Since 2014, The Marshall Project has been curating some of the best criminal justice reporting from around the web. In these records you will find the most recent and the most authoritative articles on the topics, people and events that are shaping the criminal justice conversation. The Marshall Project does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the accuracy of reports other than its own.

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Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

When Temps Plunge, Dilapidated Jails and Prisons Put Lives at Risk

The Marshall Project examined reports of scarce food and water and interrupted access to medical care during a day-long power outage in Mississippi.

News • 01.30.2026

The St. Louis Jails Are Running Out of Officers

Too many detainees and too few staff have pushed the City Justice Center and County Jail to a breaking point.

St. Louis • 12.17.2025

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