People getting out of prison are bringing the virus outside because lockups aren’t taking basic precautions. Overtaxed halfway houses and other reentry programs are left to pick up the slack.

Americans are grappling with intensifying calls to remake the criminal justice system. We asked people behind bars to weigh in.

“When people are in need, they don’t give a shit where you’re from or what your history is.”

New lawsuits by transgender people challenge bans on name changes for those convicted of crimes.

Officials are trying to line up jobs and housing for 2,200 inmates who are scheduled to be freed in July under the First Step Act.