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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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When Texas Was Fertile Ground for Prison Bands

Until the 1980s, an annual prison rodeo offered a chance for men inside to perform and sell albums. Now we’re making them available to you.

Feature • 03.10.2026

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.

News • 03.02.2026

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.

Closing Argument • 02.28.2026

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