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The Marshall Project — Jackson

Exposing criminal justice abuses in Hinds County and across Mississippi by investigating policing, courts, prisons and jails.

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Mississippi Lawmakers Push Prison Reform After Journalists Reveal Dozens of Deaths
A reform bill that would set up an oversight committee to review each prison death comes after a joint news investigation by several local outlets.
By Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today, and , The Marshall Project
A photo of a White woman with short blonde hair in a black suit, speaking into a mic as she holds up a paper document. Two people are sitting in the background.
A photo shows three men in black robes sitting at a large, curved judges’ bench in a courtroom. Two of the men are White, and one, in the center, is Black.
Jackson Newsletter May 8
Voting Rights Upheaval Casts Shadow Over Mississippi Redistricting Case
Voting rights upheaval casts a shadow over a Mississippi redistricting case.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
A photo of a damaged green road sign that reads “Hinds County Detention Facility Raymond” with an arrow pointing forward.
Jackson Newsletter April 3
When Accountability Falls Short
Scrutiny of in-custody deaths hits roadblocks in Hinds County, state Legislature.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
Analysis March 12
Public Records Power Accountability in Mississippi — if We Can Get Them
Sunshine Week highlights the power of public records and the growing barriers that limit transparency and weaken public oversight.
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Illustration of a colorful paper airplane flying in the sky with a faint cornflower blue city skyline in the background.
Jackson Newsletter March 5
A New Voting Rights Battle
Lawmakers brace for a U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect voting rights for Black Mississippians in particular.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
A photo collage shows parts of a photo of the current U.S. Supreme Court justices overlaid on a photo of the Mississippi Supreme Court. There are also excerpts of a photo of a protest with people holding signs saying "NAACP Demands Action" and "Quality Justice for all in Mississippi." The background of the illustration is pale mustard color and the photo collage is in tones of black, white, maroon and pink.
Jackson February 26
Mississippi’s Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling That Could Gut Supreme Court Clout
Black Mississippians won a Voting Rights Act case that challenges how the state elects supreme court justices. But that victory may be in jeopardy.
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A photo shows a watchtower at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Nearby is a shorter building that has the words "Central Mississippi Correctional Facility" painted on it in blue letters. Behind the watchtower is some fencing and a reddish-orange building.
Jackson February 24
Beating by Guards, Not a Heart Attack, Killed Man in Mississippi Prison, Report Shows
FBI is now investigating after a report showed that Mississippi guards beat an incarcerated person to death.
By Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today, and , The Marshall Project
A photo shows a silver car going through a prison checkpoint entry with a large sign that reads “Mississippi State Penitentiary.” Bare trees are visible in the background beyond the entrance.
Jackson Newsletter February 5
Winter’s Toll on Incarcerated People
Winter storms have worsened conditions in prisons and jails.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
A photo shows a view of a person shoveling snow.
News January 30
When Temps Plunge, Dilapidated Jails and Prisons Put Lives at Risk
The Marshall Project examined reports of scarce food and water and interrupted access to medical care during a day-long power outage in Mississippi.
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A black and white photo shows male college students facing a wall with their arms placed behind their heads. U.S. Marshals holding weapons stand around the students.
Jackson January 27
From JFK to Trump: How the Insurrection Act Shifted from Civil Rights to Political Combat
The military has been used domestically about 30 times since 1807, mostly to enforce civil rights and quell riots. Can they be used to quash political protests?
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Illustration of a colorful paper airplane flying in the sky with a faint cornflower blue city skyline in the background.
Jackson Newsletter January 15
More Prison Killings in Mississippi
Why the killings haven’t stopped, a push for better prison health care and Jackson moves closer to hiring a police chief.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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