Civil Rights | The Marshall Project

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.

← Popular Records

Are we missing a record? Tell us.

Marshall Project Originals

Why New York’s ‘Precision Policing’ Raises Civil Rights Concerns

The NYPD is leading the adoption of the “data-driven” initiative. Experts warn that some of the tactics are anything but precise.

Closing Argument • 06.27.2026

After Disputed Idaho Raid, Lawsuit Tries Different Approach to Hold ICE Accountable

It’s nearly impossible to sue federal officials for civil rights violations, but a new ACLU filing could become a test case for how to do it.

News • 02.10.2026

What It’s Like Enduring a Heat Wave in a Missouri Prison

Lawyers requested swift cooling measures in a prison with no A/C. One man shares the dangerous conditions inside while people await a judge’s ruling.

St. Louis • 09.08.2025

↓ Show More

Around the web