Marshall Project
Coverage of Marshall Project in the Nexus archive.
- State of Ohio reverses course, finds Cuyahoga jail staff failed to start CPR in Wade’s death
State of Ohio inspectors concluded that correctional staff at the Cuyahoga County jail failed to start CPR immediately after Jennifer Wade's heart stopped. The state reopened its review after video evidence showed that corrections staff left her alone in her cell for hours, and more than 20 minutes elapsed before CPR began. Inspectors also found that only three of the twelve responding officers were CPR trained.
- It was supposed to be a haven for troubled teens. They risked everything to escape.
Paitin Pahoundis and Samantha Primeau attempted to escape the Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents, a facility marked by staff assaults, self-harm incidents, and harsh conditions. The teens faced severe challenges during their escape, including losing possessions and enduring physical pain, but were ultimately recaptured by police.
- The D.C. Organizations Supporting Immigrant Families Amid the Federal Crackdown
The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights in D.C. supports unaccompanied immigrant children amid increased ICE arrests, with caseloads rising 20% since 2025. Immigrant children in federal custody now spend an average of 194 days in detention, up from 30 days in 2024, per Bloomberg Law and the Marshall Project.
- Since death penalty’s return 50 years ago, Missouri executes prisoners at high rate
Missouri ranks second in the U.S. for executions since the death penalty's reinstatement in 1972, having executed over half of those sentenced to death compared to 18% nationally. The state's high execution rate is criticized for racial disparities and inadequate consideration of factors like mental capacity, while death sentences have declined since the 1990s.
- ‘Music from the Big House’ frees blues, soul and gospel from the walls of Angola prison
The documentary 'Music from the Big House' explores how incarcerated men at Angola Prison in Louisiana create and perform blues, soul, and gospel music despite harsh conditions. It highlights Wayne Guidry, an inmate who crafts instruments from prison materials, and Rita Chiarelli, a musician who collaborates with prisoners to foster hope through music.
- How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start
Prisoners can file complaints about mistreatment, but often face retaliation, according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project. Federal prison guards are implicated in preventing lawsuits through such retaliation.
- We asked Ohio’s death row what they think of governor’s death penalty reversal
Ohio's death row inmates reacted to Governor Mike DeWine's reversal on the death penalty, with some praising his stance and others demanding commutations to life without parole. All agreed Ohio's death penalty law is flawed, citing long delays and its ineffectiveness as a deterrent.
- 'Rejected': How federal prisons stonewall grievances and deny care for years
Federal prisoners face systemic issues in filing grievances over treatment, including abuse and denied medical care, with most efforts ignored, according to an analysis by The Marshall Project and NPR. The report highlights how federal prisons stonewall these complaints over years.
- Why the way we understand the South matters, especially in criminal justice
The article discusses the South's growing influence on national criminal justice and political issues, highlighting recent efforts to redraw Congressional districts in Southern states to dilute Black voting power following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision. It emphasizes the region's demographic significance and role in shaping national legal and political debates, such as Dobbs v. Jackson and voting rights.
- 25 Babies and Toddlers Are in ICE Custody on an Average Day
The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to a 10-fold increase in babies and toddlers held in ICE custody, with 25 on average daily in 2025-2026 compared to fewer than three under Biden. Parents report substandard conditions causing health and developmental issues, while experts warn detention harms young children.
- Hillary Clinton rips Trump on migrant child detentions, but Bill Clinton’s own record cuts deep
Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration's migrant child detention practices, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals similar trends under Bill Clinton's 1990s policies. The Clinton-era Immigration and Naturalization Service detained over 4,000 unaccompanied juveniles in 2000, with 400-500 held daily. DHS defended Trump's approach, stating it aligns with past administrations' immigration enforcement.
- Hillary Clinton rips Trump on migrant child detentions, but Bill Clinton’s own record cuts deep
Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration for detaining migrant children, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals Bill Clinton's 1990s policies also involved detaining hundreds of unaccompanied juveniles. The Trump administration has detained 6,200 children since 2017, while Bill Clinton's era saw 4,136 unaccompanied minors detained in 2000. The Department of Homeland Security defended current practices, stating they do not target children and align with past administrations.