Feature
June 23
A group of 2020 hopefuls say their first-hand experience with the justice system makes them best suited to fix it.
Coronavirus
May 26
For many people leaving prison during the pandemic, closed DMVs mean closed doors.
Coronavirus
May 15
While their mental health deteriorates, some are stuck in jail as hospitals are decreasing admissions to prevent the spread of infections.
Coronavirus
April 1
During the COVID-19 crisis, people coming home after decades behind bars find loved ones in quarantine, dire job prospects and overwhelmed social services agencies.
Coronavirus
March 21
Some sheriffs, prosecutors and defenders scramble to move people from local jails, potential petri dishes for infection.
News
January 28
Another dubious get-out-early offer is spreading through federal prisons. Lawyers say it’s a fake.
Feature
December 17, 2019
He was one of the thousands of people assaulted in federal prisons each year. After his cellmate nearly killed him, he returned to his family a broken man.
Case in Point
September 17, 2019
How Lezmond Mitchell became the only Native American on federal death row.
Analysis
August 9, 2019
If it sounds too good to be true, legal experts say, it probably is.
Feature
August 1, 2019
A Texas con artist made millions promising prisoners' families the thing they wanted most: To bring their children home.