Trans Women Federal Prisoners Told They Will Be Moved, Fear for Safety
Filed 7:20 p.m. EST 02.21.2025 A small change in a judge’s order appears to have led the Trump administration to ...
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Tag: Dangerous Conditions in Prisons/Jails
Have Questions About the Justice System in St. Louis? Ask Us.
Filed 6:00 a.m. EST 02.11.2025 Your input helps us decide what issues The Marshall Project - St. Louis should dig ...
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Deaths in Cuyahoga County Jail Raise Questions About Response
After pleading for medical care for several days, Glen Williams Jr. collapsed to the floor in the Cuyahoga County Jail. ...
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New York’s Prison Guard Discipline Problems and Robert Brooks’ Death
This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this ...
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While Youth Detention Numbers Rise, States Begin to Roll Back Reforms
Filed 12:00 p.m. EST 12.21.2024 Los Angeles County is one of many places that have struggled to maintain safe conditions ...
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In Virginia, Prisoners Allege Culture of Violent Guards at Federal Prison
Marcos Santiago heard the clatter of metal chains outside cell 201 next door. Locked in the most isolated unit at ...
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What I Learned From a Year of Reading Letters From Prisoners
The Marshall Project receives about 3,000 letters a year from people who are incarcerated, their families and their support networks. ...
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Inhumane Prison and Jail Conditions Prompt Calls for Federal Takeovers
Filed 12:00 p.m. EST 12.14.2024 Some state and local lockups are facing federal intervention due to problems ranging from filthy ...
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What It’s Like to Sleep in Prison: Moldy Mattresses, Bright Lights and Non-Stop Noise
Steven Backstrom was struggling to stay awake during his shift in the prison shoe factory. The machines could be dangerous ...
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A Prison Rape Survivor Demands Smart, Safe and Humane Transfers
By Johanna Mills Perspectives from those who work and live in the criminal justice system. Sign up to receive “Life ...
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