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Mississippi Prison Killings Have Not Stopped. 5 Things to Know.

Over 10 years, the reasons for the killings are often the same: Severe understaffing, lax oversight and gang violence.

Jackson • 01.13.2026

New York Prisons Are Getting More Cameras. Will It Make Them Safer?

The state plans to install cameras in “blind spots,” following two high-profile prisoner deaths and extensive reporting about abuse by guards.

Closing Argument • 01.10.2026

How People Are Dying In America’s Prisons and Jails

An analysis by The Marshall Project provides a window into what causes thousands of people to die in prisons and jails every year.

Analysis • 12.23.2025

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