Coronavirus
October 22
The Marshall Project is collecting data on COVID-19 infections in state and federal prisons. See how the virus has affected correctional facilities where you live.
News
October 21
A federal judge ruled prisoners can get the $1,200 checks many Americans received in the spring. Some prison systems are putting up roadblocks, lawyers and prisoners say.
Feature
September 19
Months ago, the attorney general ordered pandemic prison releases. After 24 years behind bars, Miller is one of many still waiting for a ticket home.
Feature
August 13
U.S. Marshals are transporting prisoners without testing them for coronavirus
Feature
July 24
An oral history of the first federal execution under Donald Trump, as told by victims’ relatives, prison staff, and others.
Coronavirus
June 18
The Bureau of Prisons was unprepared and slow to respond. Then officials took steps that helped spread the virus.
Coronavirus
May 21
Just a small fraction of federal prisoners have been sent home. Many others lack legal help and connections to make their case.
Coronavirus
May 15
A new lawsuit says crowded meals and dorms increase coronavirus risk.
Coronavirus
May 14
Fatal victims illuminate women’s unique problems in prison, and the all-too-common ways they get there in the first place.
Coronavirus
May 8
The Bureau of Prisons reports 110 confirmed cases among 17,000 prisoners—and that may be an undercount.