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When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called on lawmakers to abolish the state's death penalty last week, he wouldn’t tell reporters if he would spare any of the more than 100 people on death row. Three weeks ...

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On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the family of Robert Brooks filed a lawsuit against the officers and some state officials that included numerous photos detailing his assault. This is The Marshall Project’s ...

In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ landmark speech — and America at 250 — immigrants explain what Independence Day means to them.

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