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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

Relief Coming to Ohio Drivers Suspended Over Lack of Money

A Marshall Project and News 5 investigation inspired a bipartisan bill to address the license suspension crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of Ohioans.

Cleveland • 12.19.2024

How Efforts to Cut Long Prison Sentences Have Stalled

Crime victim advocates and conservative groups are resisting moves to revisit “truth-in-sentencing” laws.

Closing Argument • 08.31.2024

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