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‘A Life Sentence.’ How Mississippi’s Forever Voting Ban Keeps Thousands From the Polls.

The state’s disenfranchisement law punishes people with nonviolent offenses, as reform fails in the Legislature and courts.

Jackson • 10.01.2024

A Chaotic Moment For The Death Penalty

Political and legal opinions are shifting on mental illness and capital punishment, but those on death row may be left behind.

Closing Argument • 10.14.2023

His Appeal in Louisiana Was a Sham Proceeding. But the High Court Won’t Review the Case.

Louisiana automatically rejected appeals from prisoners who represented themselves. One prisoner hoped the Supreme Court would consider his conviction in the light of that scandal.

Case in Point • 12.11.2019

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