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What are records? Since 2014, The Marshall Project has been curating some of the best criminal justice reporting from around the web. In these records you will find the most recent and the most authoritative articles on the topics, people and events that are shaping the criminal justice conversation. The Marshall Project does not endorse the viewpoints or vouch for the accuracy of reports other than its own.

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Federal Cuts Disrupt Local Justice Programs, but Communities Push Forward

Programs that combat violence and support victims are thrown into chaos after the Trump administration ‘weaponized’ funding for its political goals.

Analysis • 09.05.2025

Why Doesn’t the U.S. Government Know How Many People Die in Custody?

Under the Death in Custody Reporting Act, the government is supposed to track how many people die in law enforcement custody — but the data is a mess.

Feature • 08.07.2025

Trump Flouts Pardon Rules — and Costs Victims and Taxpayers More Than $1 Billion

Many of the president’s recent pardons violate Justice Department policies designed to ensure fairness and public safety.

Feature • 07.28.2025

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