Politics of Criminal Justice

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

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

Series August 28

Southside

A collection of stories about criminal justice in Chicago

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Q&A June 18

Van Jones Answers His Critics

The CNN host defends his involvement with a controversial prison reform bill and the Trump White House.

By Justin George

News May 22

Is The “First Step Act” Real Reform?

Congress and criminal justice, a scorecard

By Justin George

News April 4

Why Are Joe Biden and the NRA Endorsing State Judges?

Wisconsin shows off the new normal in judicial elections: political, expensive and often about something else.

By Christie Thompson

Analysis March 30

The Myth of the Criminal Immigrant

The link between immigration and crime exists in the imaginations of Americans, and nowhere else.

By Anna Flagg

Quiz December 20, 2017

Take Our Quiz: The Year in Criminal Justice

How well do you remember 2017’s biggest stories?

By Christie Thompson

News December 13, 2017

What the Doug Jones Election Means for Criminal Justice Reform

The Alabama Democrat represents the flip-side of his predecessor.

By Justin George