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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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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

Mercy or Money: How to Grapple With a Rapidly Aging Prison Population

Research shows people often “age out” of crime, and health care costs are ballooning. But still, many states oppose releasing elderly prisoners.

Closing Argument • 03.21.2026

These States Are Debating Castration for Sex Crimes. Experts Call It Cruel and Pointless.

Critics say there’s no evidence that castration prevents future sex offenses. Yet several states are weighing such measures.

Closing Argument • 06.21.2025

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