Criminal Justice Reform

Feature December 6

Bookshelf

Books about criminal justice, curated by The Marshall Project staff.

By The Marshall Project

Q&A November 28

The Marshall Project’s Andrew Cohen on how he curates our popular morning newsletter and what’s changed in criminal justice news since it began four years ago.

By The Marshall Project

News November 16

What’s Really in the First Step Act?

Too much? Too little? You be the judge.

By Justin George

Commentary November 13

Voters Want Criminal Justice Reform. Are Politicians Listening?

Midterms show wide support across party lines for changing the system.

Daniel Gotoff and Celinda Lake

Analysis November 1

Criminal Justice on the Tuesday Ballot

Our roundup: drugs, policing, juries, even slavery.

By Nicole Lewis

News October 25

How Jeff Sessions Is Undermining Trump’s Prison Reform Agenda

The president wants to send more prisoners to halfway houses. The Justice Department is doing exactly the opposite.

By Justin George

News May 22

Is The “First Step Act” Real Reform?

Congress and criminal justice, a scorecard

By Justin George

News May 1

How Prosecutor Reform Is Shaking Up Small DA Races

The goals of the effort are trickling down, even if the money isn’t.

By Joseph Neff

The California Experiment April 23

The Catalyst

Thelton Henderson transformed California’s criminal justice system. Now comes the backlash.

By Abbie VanSickle

Quiz December 20, 2017

Take Our Quiz: The Year in Criminal Justice

How well do you remember 2017’s biggest stories?

By Christie Thompson