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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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A Prison Barber Class That Makes Men Learn Box Braids, Wet Sets and Other Women’s Styles

At New York’s Green Haven lockup, student barbers must overcome their machismo — and annoyance — to sharpen their craft.

Life Inside • 04.17.2026

Mario Monteiro Was Incarcerated at 17. Gardening Helped Him Survive 23 Years.

“Each sprout was a quiet victory,” writes the tree steward. “Each harvest was a reminder that even in unexpected places, growth was possible.”

Life Inside • 04.03.2026

New York’s Prison Guard Strike Ended Months Ago. For Some, Life-Threatening Effects Persist.

Staffing shortages mean incarcerated people are not getting vital medical care, programming and other services.

Closing Argument • 07.26.2025

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